Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what Manly’s got cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, the first week and a half is pretty dead. From Monday the 17th through to Saturday the 29th of August, there’s hardly a ripple worth paddling for. The swell is tiny, weak, and just messy – combined wave energy barely hits triple digits most days. Winds are all over the place, mainly cross or onshore, and even when it goes glassy or offshore, the waves are under 3 feet and just don’t have any juice. You’re better off stayin’ home.

Water temp is 62°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so grab a thick suit.

Now, Saturday the 29th things start to stir. Swell hits 5 feet from the south, with combined energy at 486 – finally some moderate power. But winds are howlin’ offshore at around 22 mph, so it’ll be clean but pretty gnarly. That’s for the experienced crew only; a bit much for beginners.

Sunday the 30th of August is the big one. Manly’s point gets a solid 8 foot south swell, around 10-second periods, and combined energy jumps to 1070 – that’s strong. Winds are moderate offshore from the SSW at around 16 mph, keeping things clean. This is expert territory, especially with the swell pushing 8 feet by the afternoon. Only the brave and skilled should be out there.

But the real standout is Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning looks prime: 6 foot south groundswell, with a long period of 13 seconds, and light SSE winds at 6 mph giving you clean conditions. Combined energy is a powerful 1092. That’s proper, well-shaped energy. The long period will help the point at Manly hold together nicely. Expect good surf if you’re comfortable in solid overhead conditions. The afternoon drops to 5 feet and winds turn a bit cross-on, so that morning session is the one to chase.

Crowds at Manly can be thick on a good day, so get in there early.

First week’s a bust, but the last few days – especially that Tuesday morning – are well worth waiting for.

Rusty.

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