Manly-North Steyne surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 23 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Manly-North Steyne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manly-North Steyne sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manly-North Steyne this week:

The surf forecast for Manly-North Steyne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manly-North Steyne in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 24th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 24th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 1st Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly-North Steyne over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
1.2
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
SE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.2
E
1.9
E
Period(s) (?)88765677781010999888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)248110465165175233147160103168200176127154173169217296538403
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
5
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
SE
35
SSW
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
1.12
1:57AM
1.40
2:30PM
1.00
3:04AM
1.40
3:57PM
0.93
4:20AM
1.42
5:25PM
0.94
5:32AM
1.48
6:35PM
1.00
6:35AM
1.55
7:30PM
1.08
7:29AM
1.60
8:16PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:18PM
0.31
8:39AM
0.35
8:15PM
0.39
10:04AM
0.35
9:27PM
0.45
11:27AM
0.30
10:47PM
0.45
12:35PM
0.22
11:59PM
0.41
1:29PM
0.14
1:00AM
0.34
2:14PM
0.08
1:52AM
0.27
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31-
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------64351-2433111
Temp. °C272423232524252423232222212222222222222222
Feels °C (?)282223252423262524212019181920212020202020
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Information about the Manly-North Steyne Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manly-North Steyne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Manly-North Steyne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manly-North Steyne 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 (Manly-North Steyne) 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 Manly-North Steyne 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.

Manly-North Steyne is 5 km (3 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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