Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Manly region over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve gotta be real with you: the next few days are looking pretty flat. We’ve got a bit of a drought on from now until around the 5th of September. There’s some small, weak swell in the water, but it’s mostly poor surf with average to poor winds. You’re not missing much.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Sunday, 6th September. Things start to get interesting around Sunday morning. Manly is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s sheltered from the S swell. That said, the Sunday morning session is shaping up to be the standout of the first week. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the south with a period of 11 seconds, so it’s got some decent energy behind it (combined energy of 828). The wind is light and offshore from the SSE, which is a major positive for clean faces. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is a good one for the intermediate crew, but it’s not too big for beginners either.

After that, the swell builds through the middle of the week, but the wind gets messy. By Wednesday, 9th September afternoon, we’ve got a solid 8ft S swell rolling in, but it’s a bit of a beast. The energy is pumping (1822), and it’s clean, but for a point break, that size with a south direction can be a handful. It’s more of an expert wave at that size.

The second week (from the 10th onwards) goes big. Really big. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft swells from the south, with very high energy readings (up to 5365 for the 12th). The period on the 11th and 12th is 13 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell – that’s proper energy. But here’s the thing: at that size, especially with a long period, Manly’s point break can get a bit too straight and challenging. It’s only for the experts. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore on the mornings of the 12th and 13th, so it’ll be clean, but you need to be a strong paddler.

If you’re looking for a slightly more manageable window, Monday, 14th September morning is a nice call. The swell has dropped to a clean 4ft from the ESE, with a good 11-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW. Combined energy is still solid at 562. It’s a much more user-friendly size and the point should be running nicely.

The final notable session is Wednesday, 16th September morning. Clean 6ft S swell with offshore SW wind, giving you clean, lined-up waves. Energy is 715. It’s a solid, fun size for the better surfers.

So, the standout sessions are Sunday 6th September morning for the best balance of clean, fun waves, and Monday 14th September morning for a slightly smaller but still quality option. The big stuff from the 10th to the 13th is for the hardcore crew only.

Stay stoked, and I’ll catch you on the beach.

Rusty

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