
Surf Forecasts:
Manly-South Steyne surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SSE swell.
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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly-South Steyne in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly-South Steyne over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | E 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 106 | 65 | 40 | 104 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 235 | 232 | 393 | 309 | 120 | 60 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 10:14AM1.55m | 10:49PM1.14m | 11:03AM1.52m | 11:49PM1.04m | 12:01PM1.48m | 1:03AM0.97m | 1:10PM1.43m | 2:28AM0.95m | 2:26PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.00m | 3:40PM1.43m | 4:51AM1.09m | 4:44PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.16m | 4:32AM0.31m | 5:50PM0.21m | 5:23AM0.39m | 7:01PM0.25m | 6:26AM0.47m | 8:20PM0.26m | 7:45AM0.51m | 9:35PM0.24m | 9:09AM0.50m | 10:37PM0.19m | 10:23AM0.43m | 11:28PM0.15m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 11 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
32 | 57 | 131 | 75 | 37 | 213 | 133 | 126 | 158 | 101 | 70 | 235 | 232 | 93 | 309 | 157 | 208 | 373 | 378 | 370 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | E 16 |
80 | 106 | 65 | 40 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 88 | 95 | 4 | 98 | 120 | 60 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | — | E 19 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 9 |
161 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | SW 3 | — | S 8 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | ENE 10 | S 5 |
72 | 79 | — | — | 104 | 469 | — | 231 | — | 186 | — | 2 | — | 393 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 643 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
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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.










