Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s talk about it. We’re looking at Manly, a point break that’s sheltered and picks up swell from the south-east. The water temp is sitting pretty average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

First up, the early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th has some solid 8ft south swell with a 25 km/h south wind, but it’s cross-off, so it’s clean enough. The combined energy is massive, over 1000. But the scores are low, so it’s not a standout. The real highlight is Thursday the 10th. The morning shows 12ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a moderate 30 km/h cross-off wind. The combined energy is a hefty 2316, and it’s clean. That’s the one to point the car at. It’s big, but not monstrous, so it’s still good for strong intermediates, though beginners might find it a handful. Friday the 11th morning is also worth a look, with 8ft south swell, a gentle breeze from the south, and clean conditions. The energy is still high at 2478, but it’s a bit less punchy than Thursday.

The rest of the first week drops off pretty quick. Saturday the 12th gets messy with onshore winds, and from Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 16th, it’s mostly poor. There’s a lot of small, weak swell and poor wind, so you’ll be waiting a few days.

Now, looking further out. Wednesday the 17th morning is a promising one. We’ve got 6ft south swell, 10 seconds, and a gentle offshore south-west wind at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 801, and it’s clean. That’s a good call for a mid-week session. But the real standout in the second week is Thursday the 18th morning. The winds go glassy, with only 5 km/h from the west-northwest. The swell is 4ft from the south at 11 seconds, and the energy is 435. That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and sweet. It’s a point break, so the long period will work nicely. Get it while it’s glassy, because the afternoon turns onshore. After that, Saturday the 20th morning has a big 8ft south swell but it’s blown out by a strong 45 km/h north-northwest wind, so that’s a kite-surfing day if anything. The afternoon on the 20th cleans up with a fresh offshore south-west wind and 7ft swell, but it’s only marginal.

So, for the best on offer, Thursday the 10th morning is the big one – big, clean, and powerful. The glassy Thursday the 18th morning is your sneaky, perfect session. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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