Surf Forecasts:
Manchester Beach surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WNW swell with 5,785 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manchester Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Manchester Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manchester Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manchester Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 584 | 566 | 768 | 596 | 522 | 508 | 508 | 627 | 859 | 838 | 1773 | 3418 | 3229 | 3352 | 2663 | 2241 | 1784 | 1226 | 857 | 519 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:51AM1.35m | 2:04PM1.93m | 5:01AM1.36m | 3:08PM1.80m | 6:07AM1.41m | 4:24PM1.66m | 7:02AM1.49m | 5:49PM1.55m | 7:48AM1.59m | 7:12PM1.47m | 8:27AM1.69m | 8:27PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM-0.29m | 8:02AM0.96m | 9:43PM-0.22m | 9:15AM1.00m | 10:47PM-0.13m | 10:45AM0.98m | 11:51PM-0.03m | 12:17PM0.86m | 00:50AM0.07m | 1:35PM0.68m | 1:43AM0.19m | 2:39PM0.47m | 2:29AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — |
 | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 584 | 566 | 768 | 596 | 522 | 508 | 508 | 627 | 859 | 838 | 1773 | 3418 | 3229 | 3352 | 2663 | 2241 | 1784 | 1226 | 857 | 467 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 382 | 251 | 184 | 166 | 157 | 80 | 249 | 64 | 193 | 129 | 619 | 726 | 806 | 653 | 644 | 627 | 249 | 455 | 316 | 519 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 24 | WNW 22 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 120 | 205 | 180 | 149 | 99 | 53 | 154 | 56 | 320 | 119 | 85 | 70 | 13 | 149 | 163 | 537 | 144 | 67 | 220 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 511 | 89 | — | — | 155 | — | 25 | 4 | 77 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 71 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 7 | 18 | 169 | 36 | 36 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 169 |
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Information about the Manchester Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manchester Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manchester Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manchester Beach 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 (Manchester Beach) 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 Manchester Beach 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.
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