Manly-North Steyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – Manly-North Steyne is going to be a tough beat for the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a tease on the horizon, but you’ll need patience.

The week kicks off with a pulse of swell on Sunday afternoon, bringing 6 ft of SE swell at 12 seconds. That’s got moderate energy (965) and the water’s sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. But honestly, the conditions are poor – that NE wind is onshore at 12 mph, so it’s messy. Not worth paddling out.

Monday morning looks clean but small, with 3 ft SE swell and a cross-shore NNW breeze. The real highlight is Monday afternoon: a clean 3 ft from the SE with a light cross-offshore WNW breeze at 6 mph. That’s a nice window for a few cruisy ones if you’re after a mellow session.

From Tuesday morning right through to the following Sunday, it’s mostly flat or tiny – heights under 2 ft with weak energy (under 100). Winds are all over the place, but nothing’s bringing any real swell. There’s a nine-day stretch of poor or marginal surf, so you’re better off doing something else.

Then, on Friday the 14th of August, things get interesting. The morning brings a 6 ft NE swell at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (525) and clean conditions thanks to a gentle S cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. This is the standout – biggest swell of the outlook, clean, and punchy. It’s a bit short period, so expect some lumpy lines, but it’ll be fun for anyone who’s keen. The NE swell direction is off the optimum for Manly, but it’s still the best we’ve got.

Saturday the 15th drops back to 2 ft and ordinary conditions, and the rest of the outlook stays small and uninspiring.

So, if you’re after a wave, pencil in Monday afternoon for a clean little session, and circle Friday the 14th of August morning for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. Bring patience.

Rusty.

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