
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Manly over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The early part of the week is pretty ordinary. Monday morning the 20th actually has some decent energy in the water with a 6ft swell from the ENE (11-second period), and the combined energy is a solid 1016, which is moderate. Winds are light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. That’s your best bet for the first few days, but it’s a bit of a one-off. After that, things go flat and messy. Tuesday through to Thursday morning see dropping swell and poor conditions – wind swings around onshore or cross-shore, and the size drops below 3ft. You’ll be staring at a flat lake for a few days there.
Now, the real action starts to build. Friday the 24th morning brings a new 7ft S swell (9-second period) with light offshore WSW winds, so it’s clean and punchy. That’s a solid pick for a dawny. The energy is moderate (667). Saturday the 25th is also good, but the wind gets a bit more feisty – moderate offshore in the morning, then cleaner in the afternoon with a 5ft S swell, 12-second period, and 699 energy. That longer period will give you some nice lines.
But the standout? Sunday the 26th morning. That’s the one. We’ve got a 7ft S swell (10-second period) with light offshore WSW winds, and the combined energy jumps to 1402 – strong. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s going to be proper fun. That’s the best on offer in the first week. You’ll want to be on it early.
Heads up though, that swell is over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, and it’s a point break, so it’ll hold its shape. Crowds are often an issue at Manly, so expect company.
The second week gets interesting. Thursday the 30th we see a big jump – 12ft S swell (11-second period) with moderate offshore wind conditions. The energy is a massive 5301 in the morning and 3684 in the afternoon. That’s strong to very strong. This is expert territory – over 8ft, so only for the experienced. It’s clean and powerful. Friday the 31st keeps that size with light offshore winds, still big and clean. Saturday the 1st of August you’re looking at 10ft S swell, still clean, and Sunday the 2nd holds 8ft S swell with light offshore – that’s a solid, long-running swell event.
The water temperature? For the first break, it’s about average for the time of year – nothing unusual, just your standard winter chill.
Overall, the best windows are Sunday the 26th morning for a solid, clean 7ft S swell, and then the big boy stuff from Thursday the 30th through to Sunday the 2nd of August. That second pulse is for the crew who know what they’re doing. For the rest of us, Sunday the 26th is the one to circle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
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867 | 823 | 743 | 540 | 433 | 307 | 339 | 226 | 214 | 139 | 96 | 92 | 270 | 637 | 381 | 536 | 472 | 628 | 1092 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:05AM1.31m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
867 | 823 | 743 | 540 | 433 | 307 | 339 | 226 | 214 | 139 | 96 | 92 | 52 | 637 | 381 | 536 | 472 | 628 | 1092 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 18 | ENE 8 |
160 | 184 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 58 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | — | — | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 19 | NE 8 | S 20 | ENE 8 | — |
10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 11 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 17 | 8 | 13 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 8 | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 37 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 7 | 270 | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 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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