
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into this one. Rusty here, and we’re talking about what’s happening at Manly over the next couple of weeks.
First thing, water temp is sitting around 65°F – that’s pretty normal for now, no crazy anomaly.
The action kicks off with a banger. Thursday morning, July 30th, is the real deal. Manly is a point break, and it’s seeing a solid 8ft south swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is pegged at 1757 – that’s a lot of power. The wind is light offshore from the southwest, which is going to keep it glassy. The swell is from the south, but the break likes it from the southeast, but honestly, with that kind of quality and size, you won’t care. It’s a consistent spot, but crowds are likely – it’s Manly, after all. This is for strong intermediates and up; beginners will find it a handful.
Thursday afternoon drops to 5ft, still clean enough with a cross-off breeze.
Friday morning, July 31st, is another cracker. 7ft south swell, 10-second period, light offshore from the SSW. Energy is strong at 1451. Clean conditions, well-shaped waves. Afternoon turns marginal with stronger cross-off wind, so the morning is the session to chase.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell backs down to 5ft from the SSE, morning has a cross-off breeze – it’s okay but not a standout. Afternoon goes onshore and messy.
Sunday the 2nd has a 6ft SSE swell but with a 12-second period – proper groundswell. The morning has a light cross-on wind, so it’s a bit choppy, but for a point break, that long period will draw some nice lines. Marginal call.
Then we hit a dead zone. From Monday the 3rd of August through Saturday the 8th, the surf is tiny. Heights drop to 1ft, combined energy falls to 46. Winds are mostly favorable, but there’s just nothing to ride. That’s a solid six-day gap.
Sunday morning, August 9th, we get a pulse: 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind. Energy is 555 – moderate. It’s a fun, cruisy session. Afternoon gets onshore.
Monday the 10th sees a 6ft SE groundswell at 11 seconds, but cross-shore wind messes it up. Tuesday the 11th has 7ft from the SE, but a short 7-second period makes it lumpy. The afternoon cleans up with a moderate offshore from the SW – punchy but short-period waves.
Wednesday the 12th is a big one – 8ft from the SSE, 8-second period, clean cross-off wind. Energy is 797. The surface is clean, but that short period means the waves are sectiony. Better on a groveler or a fish.
Thursday the 13th afternoon is a sleeper: 5ft from the SSE, clean offshore from the SSW, light breeze. Energy 465. Not huge, but clean and fun – might have it quiet.
Friday the 14th has 7ft from the S with an 8-second period – energy 1097. Moderate cross-off wind keeps it clean, but it’s punchy, not drawn-out.
For the second week, the standout pick is the afternoon of Thursday the 13th – it’s not the biggest, but the clean conditions make it the best bet. The bigger swells on the 12th and 14th have the size, but the short period holds them back.
Over the whole 16 days, the best session is the morning of Thursday, July 30th, without question. Friday the 31st morning is a close second. The rest is about picking the clean windows.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1070 | 407 | 955 | 832 | 646 | 556 | 442 | 351 | 1186 | 984 | 925 | 449 | 233 | 140 | 68 | 25 | 88 | 356 | 407 | 555 | 472 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
680 | 407 | 955 | 612 | 646 | 556 | 442 | 351 | 1186 | 984 | 925 | 449 | 233 | 140 | 68 | 25 | 59 | 356 | 407 | 555 | 472 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | E 18 | NE 9 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 9 |
4 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 168 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 33 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 17 | E 17 | S 21 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 18 | E 12 |
3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | NW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | W 4 | — | — | — |
1070 | — | — | 832 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 59 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 42 | 88 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
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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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