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
21.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manly-South Steyne in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
2.5
ENE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.2
S
18
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
0.8
E
9
2.1
S
8
2.3
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
4
3
0
2
6
6
2
6
24
606
524
72
339
235
175
113
623
1045
402
235
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
20
N
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
20
W
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
20
ENE
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
9:09AM1.08m
9:07PM1.51m
9:49AM1.03m
9:44PM1.47m
10:30AM0.98m
10:23PM1.42m
11:16AM0.94m
11:06PM1.37m
12:08PM0.91m
11:54PM1.32m
1:09PM0.91m
00:47AM1.28m
2:13PM0.95m
Low Tide
3:14AM0.19m
2:40PM0.37m
3:53AM0.21m
3:13PM0.41m
4:35AM0.24m
3:49PM0.46m
5:20AM0.29m
4:29PM0.51m
6:09AM0.33m
5:15PM0.55m
7:01AM0.35m
6:12PM0.59m
7:55AM0.34m
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
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Temp °C
21
22
21
21
24
21
19
22
23
17
20
20
19
22
23
12
16
16
11
18
17
18
18
17
18
22
21
18
18
20
13
17
16
17
15
18
5
8
8
5
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
2.1
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
10
2.3
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
657
586
3
804
640
725
769
737
640
663
606
524
468
339
235
175
113
65
1045
402
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.2
S
18
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
4
2
6
2
6
24
53
25
6
3
2
19
15
52
53
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
5
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
6
5
18
15
3
3
2
1
3
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
0.3
WSW
3
1.2
NNE
5
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
WSW
4
2.1
S
8
Energy kJ
924
612
1314
1
72
4
6
22
49
623
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
Distance (km)
29
134
401
29
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
455
1
1
1
11
1
0
3
0
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
5
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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