Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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