
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Manly's got cookin' over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some definite windows to get excited about.
We're starting off with a bit of nothing, so don't rush down there just yet. The first real action kicks off on Saturday, July 25th. The morning is a bit average with a 6ft south swell and a cross-off wind, but hold on for the afternoon. The wind is expected to drop right out, going glassy, with a clean 5ft south swell rolling in. That's the kind of session you wait for, the water's sitting at a pretty standard 64°, so nothing unusual there.
Sunday the 26th is another good shout for the morning. We've got a clean 7ft south swell with a nice offshore wind from the WSW. It'll have some punch with moderate energy behind it. The afternoon gets messy as that wind swings onshore, so make it a dawn patrol.
Now, there’s a bit of a lull after that. Monday the 27th is pretty ordinary, and Tuesday and Wednesday are flat as a tack, with barely a ripple. You'll want to save your energy for what's coming.
Alright, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 30th. That morning is the big red flag for experienced surfers only. We're looking at a solid 8ft south swell, but with a short period of 9 seconds driving a massive amount of energy. It's gonna be pumping, but it's heavy, powerful, and only for those who know what they're doing. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but this isn't a learner's wave.
Friday the 31st offers a smaller but still fun option with a clean 6ft south swell and offshore wind in the morning. The weekend after that fades out again, with smaller, less interesting surf.
But hang in there, because the real standout of this entire forecast is Wednesday, August 5th. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. We've got a really long-period groundswell from the SSE, 13 seconds, pushing in at 8ft. That’s proper energy. The morning has a light offshore wind, and by afternoon the wind goes glassy. This is a point break, so it should handle that long-period swell beautifully. It’s set to be clean and powerful. Crowds are always a possibility at Manly, so be prepared to share it, but for quality, this is the pick of the fortnight.
The following Sunday, August 9th, also looks promising with another solid 8ft SSE groundswell and clean conditions, but that Wednesday is the one that stands tallest.
Stay safe, read the conditions, and I'll catch you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
771 | 416 | 508 | 915 | 627 | 341 | 189 | 143 | 83 | 38 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 998 | 1129 | 723 | 783 | 498 | 575 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | NNW 3 | SE 13 | E 13 | S 9 | E 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
771 | 416 | 508 | 915 | 627 | 341 | 189 | 143 | 83 | 38 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 899 | 3 | 783 | 498 | 575 | 284 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | E 8 | — | S 15 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 18 | SE 14 | NE 8 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | E 13 | NE 7 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 3 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 37 | 998 | 1129 | 723 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 145 | 280 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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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