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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 29 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Manly-South Steyne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manly-South Steyne sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Manly-South Steyne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manly-South Steyne in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.4
NE
0.4
SE
1.4
ENE
0.2
S
0.2
S
2.1
S
3
S
1.7
S
2.1
SE
1.4
S
1.3
ESE
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.3
S
Period(s) (?)10101010866688698710888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)115989861621471013155335146939245235622321722919816412
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
E
5
N
10
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
ENE
15
N
45
S
35
S
35
SSE
25
SE
20
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
20
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassononcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:35PM
0.99
6:45AM
1.61
7:38PM
1.04
7:40AM
1.70
8:31PM
1.10
8:30AM
1.75
9:18PM
1.15
9:17AM
1.75
10:01PM
1.20
10:01AM
1.71
10:43PM
1.23
10:42AM
1.62
11:23PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
0.22
12:02AM
0.36
1:42PM
0.12
1:03AM
0.32
2:33PM
0.04
1:58AM
0.27
3:20PM
-0.01
2:48AM
0.23
4:02PM
-0.02
3:36AM
0.22
4:41PM
0.01
4:22AM
0.23
5:17PM
0.06
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-8:01--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:58-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------23-----5---
Temp. °C232322232423242523282520202020202121252927
Feels °C (?)232322242221232324292515141516182123262827
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The above surf forecast table for Manly-South 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-South Steyne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manly-South 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-South 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-South 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-South 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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