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

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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
21.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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

The surf forecast for Manly-South Steyne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manly-South Steyne in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly-South Steyne over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1
NE
5
0.4
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
4
1
NE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.2
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
347
303
337
235
116
96
49
20
29
53
4
4
27
21
18
8
7
10
9
17
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
W
10
WNW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NW
10
N
25
NE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
W
5
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:32AM1.44m
3:00PM1.00m
2:45AM1.38m
4:06PM1.07m
3:53AM1.34m
5:00PM1.16m
4:52AM1.31m
5:43PM1.26m
5:43AM1.28m
6:21PM1.35m
6:29AM1.24m
6:55PM1.43m
7:11AM1.20m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.51m
8:41AM0.21m
8:17PM0.53m
9:45AM0.21m
9:37PM0.51m
10:38AM0.21m
10:46PM0.45m
11:22AM0.21m
11:43PM0.38m
12:00PM0.22m
00:32AM0.31m
12:33PM0.23m
1:15AM0.25m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
21
20
19
20
20
19
20
19
19
20
20
18
20
20
20
21
17
18
18
19
21
20
19
18
16
17
18
18
16
19
17
17
16
19
19
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
E
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
572
347
303
337
235
116
96
81
44
10
34
19
4
16
21
18
15
15
10
33
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NE
7
0.2
S
10
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
S
8
0.3
E
7
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
469
333
216
120
79
68
24
49
20
5
5
4
3
27
11
8
8
7
6
9
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.6
SSE
8
0.1
N
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
14
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
45
2
15
8
5
2
1
1
3
7
4
10
6
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
1
NE
5
0.9
ENE
4
1
NE
5
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
63
42
29
53
25
3
42
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
72
29
63
28
0
0
178
1
1
314
3
3
441
12
3
401
3
3
401
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
6
8
2
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Manly-South Steyne Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manly-South Steyne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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