Surf Forecasts:
Manly-North Steyne surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, ESE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manly-North Steyne this week:
The surf forecast for Manly-North Steyne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly-North Steyne in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly-North Steyne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Manly-North Steyne.
Well, it’s a pretty grim start to the outlook. The forecast is basically a flat spell for the first week and a half. There’s nothing remotely rideable from the 24th of July right through to the morning of the 1st of August. That’s a solid eight days of nothing. The few tiny pulses that roll through are just too small and weak to do anything with, with the combined energy barely registering (29). It’s pretty heartbreaking for a stretch that can be so good.
The first sign of life comes on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. The swell nudges up to 2ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore from the WSW. The energy is still weak (58), but it’s at least surfable. It’s more of a paddle to remember your wetsuit than a session to remember.
Things start to get a bit more interesting heading into the next week. The morning of Monday the 3rd of August is a standout. The swell picks up to a solid 5ft from the ENE (8 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate (226). The wind is a light offshore from the SW, so it’s clean. For a beach break, this is a proper window of good surf. The swell direction (ENE) is not the absolute optimum for this spot, but it’s still a nice wave. It’s big enough for the more advanced crew, but not too big for a capable intermediate to have a go.
Later in the week, the morning of Friday the 7th of August sees a bigger pulse of 6ft from the ENE, but with a shorter period of 7 seconds and a cross-shore wind. The energy is strong (645), but the short period makes it a bit bumpy and less appealing. It’s a heavy, choppy setup that’s more for the experts or the kite surfers than the casual paddler.
Then there’s a massive swell forecast for the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We’re talking 13ft from the ENE with a 12 second period, and the combined energy is a colossal 4699. That’s a huge, powerful ocean. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, but the size is the story. For a beach break, this is purely for the big-wave specialists. It’s way too big and dangerous for anyone else. The good news is that this far out (a week away), the forecast is a bit of a long shot, but if it comes in, it’ll be a spectacle.
So, the pick of the bunch is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. It’s the one window where the size, the clean conditions, and the moderate energy all line up for a decent session at Manly-North Steyne.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 17 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 16 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 45 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.43m | 6:55AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:35AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.19m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 60 | 524 | 826 | 1679 | 686 | 352 | 394 | 743 | 486 | 325 | 196 | 219 | 130 | 74 | 50 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 263 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 18 |
| kJ | 45 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 54 | 46 | 393 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 7 | S 18 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 17 | SE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 60 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 2 | NNE 3 | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 144 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 185 | 8 |
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