Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie. The next couple of weeks here are a tale of two forecasts: a flat, forgettable start followed by some proper, solid pulses of south swell that’ll get the blood pumping. We’ve got a 3 to 4 day gap of poor-to-no surf right off the bat, so don’t bother paddling out until we hit the last week of July.

Monday the 27th has a tiny 4ft south swell at 9 seconds, and with the morning cross-offshore wind, you could get a few knee-high runners at Manly, but it’s really only for the beginner crew. The energy is weak. The afternoons turn onshore a bit and it gets sloppy.

Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft, and Wednesday the 29th is even smaller with a weird 0.7ft, 17-second period swell that won't do anything for us. Thursday the 30th is where it finally kicks. The morning has a solid 8ft south swell at 9 seconds, and the energy is suddenly proper strong. The wind is clean cross-offshore, making for what I’d call a standout session. That’s your call to arms for the first of the solid runs. It’s a little big for beginners though, with that size.

Friday the 31st morning keeps the run going with a clean 6ft south groundswell (10 seconds) and true offshore winds from the WSW. Waves will have some real push and shape. Saturday August 1st drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – you might score a clean little window if you’re desperate.

Now for the real standouts – the kind you mark on your calendar. Wednesday the 5th of August morning hits hard. The swell jumps to 8ft from the south at a clean 10-second period, and the combined swell energy is massive. Winds are gentle cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is for strong intermediate to expert surfers only, but the quality looks excellent.

Then there’s a bit of a clean-up period through the 6th, but by Saturday the 8th of August morning, we’ve got another beautiful pulse: 8ft of southeast groundswell rolling in with a long 12-second period. Light cross-offshore winds mean it’ll be smooth and lined up.

Manly (Sydney) is a point break that's fairly consistent and often has a crew out, but with these solid south swells and offshore winds, the crowds will be worth battling. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Keep your wits about you with the sets on those 8ft days – they’ll have some punch.

Rusty.

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