Manly Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.80° S 151.30° E

Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manly sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.6° 

Manly surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manly surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manly this week:

The surf forecast for Manly over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Manly over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for waves around here. There are big gaps where there’s just nothing worthwhile, especially early on and again later in the run. The water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least a spring suit should be fine.

The first sniff of anything decent doesn’t show up until Sunday, September 6th. And here’s the standout. Manly is a point break, so it does best with a south swell, and that’s what we’ve got. Sunday morning brings a 1.3m (4ft) south swell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 441 (moderate), and with a light offshore breeze from the south, it’ll be clean. That’s the pick of the whole forecast. The wind is offshore, so the waves will be well-shaped, and the crowd factor is noted as “often” busy, so expect company. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is the session to aim for. Avoid the afternoon though, as the wind swings east and gets choppy.

After that, things go quiet again until September 10th. Thursday morning the 10th sees a solid 3.0m (10ft) south swell with a long 13-second period and combined energy of 2904 (very strong). That’s powerful, but it’s also too big for most – only experts should be considering it. The wind is light from the NNW, so it’s cross-onshore but only slight, so the surface won’t be too messy. Still, that size at a point break can be a handful, and the tide might be an issue.

The rest of the period is a write-off. There’s a long stretch from the 11th through the 16th of September where the surf is tiny, wind-blown, or just plain messy. A few afternoons with clean-looking offshore wind but no swell to speak of. So, if you’re keen, aim for Sunday the 6th for a fun, clean session, or keep an eye on Thursday the 10th if you’re an expert and want some serious power.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:43AM1.41m
10:55PM1.23m
11:28AM1.42m
11:49PM1.12m
12:22PM1.41m
00:55AM1.01m
1:26PM1.40m
2:18AM0.94m
2:40PM1.42m
3:46AM0.94m
3:54PM1.47m
5:00AM1.00m
5:00PM1.54m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.28m
5:00AM0.24m
5:55PM0.31m
5:44AM0.32m
7:04PM0.34m
6:39AM0.39m
8:25PM0.34m
7:49AM0.45m
9:47PM0.30m
9:09AM0.46m
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
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Information about the Manly Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manly 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) 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 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.

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