Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Menakoz this week:
The surf forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next stretch.
Right, strap in, because there's a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off, I'm sorry to say. From Sunday 12 July right through to Monday 20 July, it's a long, flat spell. We're talking a solid week of barely anything ridable at Menakoz. The odd tiny wave pops up, but the wind is messy and the energy is just pathetic – we're talking combined swell energy numbers down in the double digits, like 63 and 86, which is just weak. It's a frustrating stretch for a surfer.
But hold on. The story changes big time. Tuesday 21 July morning is the one that gets the blood pumping. Menakoz (reef) wakes up to a solid 10ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds. That's pumping a huge pile of energy into the bay – the combined energy reading is a massive 1227. That's a lot of water moving. And the wind? A light, off-shore breeze from the SE, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, serious surf. At 10ft, this is not for the faint-hearted; this is a day for the experts only. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The wave quality carries into Wednesday 22 July morning. The swell drops a touch to a still very solid 7ft from the NW, still with a 9-second period. But the best part? The wind goes glassy, with a light S breeze. Absolutely perfect conditions. The energy is still strong (760). This is a top-notch window for the experienced crew.
After that, the swell backs off. Thursday 23 July morning has a cleaner 4ft from the NW, but the energy drops to 187. It's still surfable, but then the wind and swell get messy again for the rest of the week. By Friday 24 July, the surf is tiny again. Surfers might get a look in on Monday 27 July morning, with a 3ft swell from the NNW and glassy conditions, but the energy is low (89). It's a far cry from the midweek excitement.
So, the true standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday 21 July morning. The big, powerful, clean swell is the best on offer. Wednesday 22 July morning is a very close second, with that glassy morning. Everything else is a gamble for a small, clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 63 | 54 | 132 | 119 | 86 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 3:07AM3.29m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NW 11 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 63 | 54 | 2 | 14 | 86 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 6 | NW 7 | N 7 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 132 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 67 | 60 | 0 | 24 | 237 | 302 | 449 | 384 | 381 | 381 | 352 | 500 | 766 | 416 | 517 | 827 | 1009 | 163 | 498 |
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The above surf forecast table for Menakoz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Menakoz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Menakoz surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Menakoz) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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