Surf Forecasts:
Manawa surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manawa this week:
The surf forecast for Manawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manawa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manawa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for Manawa. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a slow start. The first few days are small and not really worth paddling out for, but hold tight – there’s a good run of cleaner, better surf coming in the second half of the first week and into the second week.
The standout period kicks off on Saturday, August 10th. The morning is still a bit small at 4ft from the SW, but the afternoon sees cleaner conditions with a 3ft SW swell, moderate offshore winds, and the combined energy is getting up there (888). It’s not huge, but it’s clean. The real treat starts on Tuesday, August 11th – we’ve got 5ft of SW groundswell, a period of 15 seconds, and gentle offshore breezes. The energy is solid (795) and the waves will have that long, pushy feel. That’s the best session on offer for the near term.
As we move into the following week, Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th keep the good vibes going with 4ft to 4ft SW swell, clean conditions, and very light winds. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 77°F, which is a nice bonus.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. This is where the swell really cranks up. By Saturday morning, we’re looking at 5ft from the SW, and it jumps to 6ft by the afternoon with a combined energy of 2209. That’s strong wave energy. By Sunday, the swell hits 7ft (2590 energy) – that’s getting into expert-only territory. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but at that size, Manawa is a serious reef break. It’s not for the faint of heart.
The final days from Monday, August 17th onwards settle back to the 4ft to 5ft range, still clean with fresh offshore winds.
Overall, the best all-round conditions for a surfer who wants quality, clean waves without the monster size hit on Tuesday, August 11th. If you’re an expert and want some power, the Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th window is your ticket, but be aware it’s big and demanding.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 16 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 219 | 148 | 212 | 393 | 362 | 323 | 309 | 249 | 187 | 176 | 515 | 794 | 789 | 739 | 543 | 543 | 529 | 471 | 395 | 1014 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:05AM0.55m | 4:37PM0.60m | 5:07AM0.47m | 5:40PM0.55m | 7:30AM0.41m | 7:35PM0.53m | 10:19AM0.46m | 9:32PM0.56m | 11:18AM0.53m | 10:41PM0.62m | 11:59AM0.59m | 11:30PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.22m | 10:08AM0.22m | 11:13PM0.25m | 10:56AM0.28m | 1:07AM0.26m | 12:46PM0.35m | 3:22AM0.21m | 3:25PM0.34m | 4:36AM0.13m | 4:42PM0.29m | 5:25AM0.05m | 5:31PM0.23m | |||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 229 | 219 | 148 | 93 | 393 | 362 | 323 | 309 | 249 | 122 | 149 | 515 | 794 | 789 | 739 | 543 | 543 | 529 | 471 | 395 | 1014 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 6 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 108 | 132 | 38 | 212 | 68 | 37 | 20 | 4 | 25 | 177 | 107 | 209 | 127 | 67 | 48 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 17 | 370 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | S 10 | N 10 | SW 26 | SSW 23 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 19 | S 18 | N 11 | NE 11 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 53 | 103 | 102 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 104 | 66 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 161 | 181 | 132 | 813 | 211 | 184 | 108 | 109 | 226 | 187 | 176 | 181 | 174 | 152 | 132 | 238 | 253 | 206 | 125 | 107 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 214 | 1 | 1 | 214 | 0 | 216 | 14 | 216 | 216 | 216 | 14 | 188 | 216 | 14 | 216 | 214 | 188 | 211 | 0 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Manawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manawa 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 (Manawa) 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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