Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let’s take a look at this stretch of coast. The forecast ahead has a few real gems, but also some long lulls, so you’ll need to pick your moments.
The best window is the first few days, starting this Sunday morning. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit. The standout is Menakoz, a reef setup that’s only for the experts. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell hitting the coast.
Sunday the 30th of August is looking clean. The morning brings a glassy 4ft northwest swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 327. The wind is practically nothing, just a slight air from the northwest, so it’s going to be smooth. This is a top pick, but expect crowds here often. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum.
Monday the 31st of August morning is even better. The swell builds to 6ft from the northwest, still glassy with a light westerly breeze, and the energy jumps to 542. That’s a solid moderate push, and the period is 10 seconds, so the waves will have a bit of punch. It’s a classic morning session, but again, expect a full lineup.
The wave energy really spikes on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is glassy again, with a 5ft swell from the north-northwest, but the period is a long 14 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1211, so there’s a lot of power in the water. That long period tends to make a reef break like Menakoz really line up, but it can also mean longer waits between sets. The wind is offshore and light, so it’ll be clean. This is a serious standout for experienced surfers, but the afternoon pushes to 7ft and gets a bit cross-chop, so stick to the morning.
After that, things drop off hard. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to the end of the second week, there’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions. The swell gets small and weak, often with wind chop or onshore breezes. There’s basically nothing worth paddling out for from the 7th right through to the 14th of September, with most days showing swell under 3ft and very low energy levels. A few mornings on the 8th and 13th look clean, but the waves are tiny and weak. It’s a real flat spell for this area.
So the takeaway: hit it hard this Sunday and Monday morning, and don’t miss that Saturday the 5th of September morning session. That’s your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
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281 | 273 | 542 | 664 | 475 | 341 | 293 | 176 | 68 | 67 | 31 | 25 | 79 | 55 | 133 | 486 | 389 | 769 | 450 | 389 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
— | 273 | 542 | 664 | 475 | 341 | 293 | 176 | 68 | 67 | 31 | 20 | 79 | 55 | 58 | 486 | 389 | 769 | 450 | 389 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | NW 10 | — | NNE 4 | NNW 14 | — | NNW 14 | NNE 4 | NW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 25 | — | 3 | 133 | — | 76 | 1 | 175 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | N 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
281 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 60 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Menakoz Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Menakoz may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Menakoz is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











