
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
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 cards for Manly over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the first half of this run is a bit of a write-off, but there’s a solid block of action waiting for us later. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until Thursday the 30th of July. The Sunday before that is all about small, weak energy and cross-off winds, but nothing to get excited about.
The real start is Thursday the 30th of July. Manly gets a clean 8ft swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the southwest, so it’ll be glassy. The combined energy is strong at 2211, so there’s plenty of push. This is expert territory, though – that size is only for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year.
Friday the 31st of July is the standout. Manly again. We’ve got another morning of clean 8ft south swell, offshore wind from the southwest, and the energy is pumping at 2578. It’s going to be firing, but again, this is for the experienced surfer. The lighter Friday afternoon drop-off to 8ft still has decent shape, but the wind shifts a bit cross-off, so the morning is the pick.
Saturday the 1st of August settles a little, with a 6ft south-southeast swell and gentle offshore wind. The energy dials back to 782, so it’s still fun and good quality for a broader crew. Sunday the 2nd sees the wind turn onshore and the quality drops right off, so that’s the end of the good run for a few days.
There’s a gap then, but hold on. Thursday the 6th of August throws up a decent 7ft south swell with light offshore winds, energy at 537, but it’s a short period at 8 seconds, so the shape might be a bit crumbly. It’s surfable, but not a standout.
Then, on Monday the 10th of August, we get a big one. A 15ft swell from the southeast with a proper 11-second period. The combined energy is massive at 4792. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s only for experts, and with that size and period at a point break, it could be an incredible session if you’ve got the skill. The wind is light cross-shore in the morning, so it’ll be lined up but with a bit of texture. This one is a long-range call, so a bit less certain, but the potential is huge.
Bottom line: Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July are your best bets for clean, powerful waves for the experienced surfer. The big one on Monday the 10th of August is the wildcard for the brave.
Catch ya in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
932 | 556 | 356 | 230 | 147 | 78 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 900 | 1357 | 2034 | 1442 | 1431 | 1115 | 667 | 550 | 874 | 628 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.43m | 6:55AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:35AM0.99m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 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 | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
932 | 556 | 356 | 230 | 147 | 78 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 598 | 847 | — | 1442 | 1147 | — | 667 | 550 | 874 | 628 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 17 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SE 13 | NE 7 | S 14 |
6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 138 | 230 | 2 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | SE 17 | SE 14 | SSE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 8 | S 15 | E 18 |
— | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 19 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | 5 | 8 | 27 | 900 | 1357 | 2034 | — | 1431 | 1115 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 84 | 388 | 280 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 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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