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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for this spot.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. We’ve got clean, offshore winds but the swell is just too weak to get excited about. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 77°, which is nice, but we’re looking at a long wait for the real energy to show up.
From Tuesday, August 4th through to the end of the first week, the south swell is there but it’s small, mostly in the 2 ft to 3 ft range. The wind is offshore from the ESE, which is perfect for Manawa, but the wave energy is weak. The waves are clean, but it’s a real struggle to get a decent ride. This is marginal at best.
Things start to pick up on Saturday, August 8th. The swell bumps up to 4 ft – 4 ft from the SSW, and the period gets long at 17-18 seconds. That’s some proper groundswell. The combined energy gets moderate. It’s still offshore, so the face will be glassy. This is where it starts to look interesting.
The standout window is without a doubt the weekend of August 15th and 16th. On Saturday, August 15th, we see a solid 7 ft groundswell from the SSW with a 19-second period. The combined energy is very strong. The wind is offshore from the E at 15 mph, keeping it clean. This is expert territory, though. That swell is over 8 ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Then Sunday, August 16th, is the pick of the bunch. The morning brings a 8 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with the combined energy pumping. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced crew. The wave quality is going to be top-notch. Expect long, powerful lines. The crowds are likely here, but for a wave this good, it’s worth it.
After that, the swell eases back through the following week, but it stays clean and rideable. By Wednesday, August 19th, it’s back to small 3 ft stuff.
So, the best bet is clear: Sunday, August 16th at Manawa, with the big 8 ft SSW groundswell and clean offshore wind. Saturday, August 15th is a close second with the 7 ft SSW swell. Get on it if you’re experienced.
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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