Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Manly's got cookin' over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some definite windows to get excited about.

We're starting off with a bit of nothing, so don't rush down there just yet. The first real action kicks off on Saturday, July 25th. The morning is a bit average with a 6ft south swell and a cross-off wind, but hold on for the afternoon. The wind is expected to drop right out, going glassy, with a clean 5ft south swell rolling in. That's the kind of session you wait for, the water's sitting at a pretty standard 64°, so nothing unusual there.

Sunday the 26th is another good shout for the morning. We've got a clean 7ft south swell with a nice offshore wind from the WSW. It'll have some punch with moderate energy behind it. The afternoon gets messy as that wind swings onshore, so make it a dawn patrol.

Now, there’s a bit of a lull after that. Monday the 27th is pretty ordinary, and Tuesday and Wednesday are flat as a tack, with barely a ripple. You'll want to save your energy for what's coming.

Alright, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 30th. That morning is the big red flag for experienced surfers only. We're looking at a solid 8ft south swell, but with a short period of 9 seconds driving a massive amount of energy. It's gonna be pumping, but it's heavy, powerful, and only for those who know what they're doing. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but this isn't a learner's wave.

Friday the 31st offers a smaller but still fun option with a clean 6ft south swell and offshore wind in the morning. The weekend after that fades out again, with smaller, less interesting surf.

But hang in there, because the real standout of this entire forecast is Wednesday, August 5th. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. We've got a really long-period groundswell from the SSE, 13 seconds, pushing in at 8ft. That’s proper energy. The morning has a light offshore wind, and by afternoon the wind goes glassy. This is a point break, so it should handle that long-period swell beautifully. It’s set to be clean and powerful. Crowds are always a possibility at Manly, so be prepared to share it, but for quality, this is the pick of the fortnight.

The following Sunday, August 9th, also looks promising with another solid 8ft SSE groundswell and clean conditions, but that Wednesday is the one that stands tallest.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and I'll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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