Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for Manly over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some proper windows of fun surf coming, especially if you can pick your days.

The first few days are a write-off with barely a ripple. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday morning the 30th are flat and useless, so don’t bother paddling out. Things finally kick into gear on Thursday morning the 30th with a clean 6 ft S swell rolling in, period a solid 9 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the SW. The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, nothing weird. The combined energy is moderate (545), so you’ll feel some push. This is a nice little window for a beginner-friendly point break like Manly, with clean conditions and a fun wave. Thursday afternoon stays clean but drops a touch to 5 ft.

Friday morning the 31st is the standout for the first week. We’ve got a clean 7 ft S swell, 10-second period, with a gentle offshore from the SSW. The energy is solid (872), and the wave shape should be good for a point break. This is the best of the lot for the early days – get out there early for the cleanest lines. Friday afternoon holds size but the wind swings cross-off, and the quality drops off a bit.

Saturday the 1st of August is still worth a look in the morning with a clean 5 ft SSE swell, light cross-off wind, and moderate energy (421). The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so morning is the call. Sunday the 2nd is marginal at best with a cross-shore wind and a lumpy 5 ft SSE swell – not great. Monday the 3rd is small and ordinary, with 3 ft surf and barely any energy (160). Tuesday the 4th is a write-off again with tiny, weak, short-period swell.

Now, hold onto your board – Thursday the 6th of August afternoon is a proper spike. We’re looking at a 10 ft S swell, 11-second period, and the combined energy is monstrous (3417). That’s expert territory only – way too big for beginners. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSW, so the wave faces will be clean. This is a serious groundswell for experienced surfers looking for a big, powerful point break session. Friday the 7th stays good in the morning at 7 ft, but the afternoon turns onshore again.

Saturday the 8th of August is another solid option with a clean 5 ft SSE swell in the morning, light offshore, and moderate energy (539). The afternoon stays clean but smaller. Sunday the 9th is small and ordinary again, and then from the 10th through the 13th we’ve got a long stretch of poor, small, or onshore conditions. A few surfable but very ordinary waves on the 12th and 13th, but nothing you’d get excited about.

Best bet: Friday morning the 31st of July for the sweet spot of size and quality, or if you’re expert, Thursday afternoon the 6th of August for the big stuff. Keep an eye on the forecast – things can change, but this window looks promising.

Rusty.

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