Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Manly area.
First up, the water temp is sitting right on 64°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The next few days are a write-off, honestly. We've got a gap from now until Wednesday morning, the 30th of July, with nothing worth paddling out for. Tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. It's a bit of a flat spell.
Things finally start to stir on Thursday morning, the 30th. We'll see a S swell pushing 5 ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 564. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is a solid, rideable option for the beginners out there, but it's not the standout of the window.
The real highlight, and the best bet in this whole forecast, is Friday morning, the 31st of July. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the S, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1850, so there's plenty of push. The wind is offshore from the SW at 9 mph, which will keep the faces clean. This is going to be excellent. It's a bit of a step up in size, so it’s better suited for intermediate crew and above. The crowds are likely to be there given it's a fairly consistent spot, but for the quality on offer, it's worth it. Manly is a point break, so it should handle this S swell nicely.
Saturday morning, the 1st of August, will still be fun with a 5 ft S swell and light offshore winds, but it's a step down from Friday.
After that, we get a bit of a lull again. The next glimmer of hope is on Saturday morning, the 8th of August. That's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect. The forecast shows a 4 ft SSE groundswell with a very long period of 12 seconds, and a moderate energy of 680. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW. That super long period will give it great shape and plenty of power, but at a beach break like Manly, it might be a bit too straight. It could be a classic point break session though.
Overall, the standout is undoubtedly Friday morning, the 31st. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 24 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 417 | 373 | 898 | 1048 | 740 | 541 | 339 | 394 | 744 | 541 | 427 | 384 | 215 | 169 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.56m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:12PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.19m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | N 3 | S 16 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 417 | 373 | 898 | 795 | 740 | 541 | 339 | 394 | 744 | 541 | 427 | 384 | 215 | 169 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 8 | — | S 14 | S 12 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | E 17 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | 16 | 143 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 123 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 17 | SE 6 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | S 23 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | W 3 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 63 | 1 | — | — | 1048 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 19 | 20 | — | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 145 | 589 | 348 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
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