
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s talk about it. We’re looking at Manly, a point break that’s sheltered and picks up swell from the south-east. The water temp is sitting pretty average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
First up, the early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th has some solid 8ft south swell with a 25 km/h south wind, but it’s cross-off, so it’s clean enough. The combined energy is massive, over 1000. But the scores are low, so it’s not a standout. The real highlight is Thursday the 10th. The morning shows 12ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a moderate 30 km/h cross-off wind. The combined energy is a hefty 2316, and it’s clean. That’s the one to point the car at. It’s big, but not monstrous, so it’s still good for strong intermediates, though beginners might find it a handful. Friday the 11th morning is also worth a look, with 8ft south swell, a gentle breeze from the south, and clean conditions. The energy is still high at 2478, but it’s a bit less punchy than Thursday.
The rest of the first week drops off pretty quick. Saturday the 12th gets messy with onshore winds, and from Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 16th, it’s mostly poor. There’s a lot of small, weak swell and poor wind, so you’ll be waiting a few days.
Now, looking further out. Wednesday the 17th morning is a promising one. We’ve got 6ft south swell, 10 seconds, and a gentle offshore south-west wind at 15 km/h. The combined energy is 801, and it’s clean. That’s a good call for a mid-week session. But the real standout in the second week is Thursday the 18th morning. The winds go glassy, with only 5 km/h from the west-northwest. The swell is 4ft from the south at 11 seconds, and the energy is 435. That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and sweet. It’s a point break, so the long period will work nicely. Get it while it’s glassy, because the afternoon turns onshore. After that, Saturday the 20th morning has a big 8ft south swell but it’s blown out by a strong 45 km/h north-northwest wind, so that’s a kite-surfing day if anything. The afternoon on the 20th cleans up with a fresh offshore south-west wind and 7ft swell, but it’s only marginal.
So, for the best on offer, Thursday the 10th morning is the big one – big, clean, and powerful. The glassy Thursday the 18th morning is your sneaky, perfect session. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 |
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1228 | 996 | 536 | 292 | 133 | 1141 | 2964 | 2180 | 2138 | 1632 | 1380 | 721 | 528 | 617 | 449 | 231 | 158 | 171 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.60m | 6:46AM1.19m | 6:47PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.62m | 8:08AM1.36m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:22AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:29AM0.34m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.20m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.19m | ||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 22 | ENE 15 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 |
9 | 9 | 536 | 292 | 133 | 34 | 48 | 38 | 342 | 21 | 1092 | 721 | 528 | 617 | 449 | 231 | 158 | 171 | 263 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | S 25 | S 23 | ESE 10 | S 22 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | NE 6 |
— | — | 8 | 69 | 51 | 8 | 12 | 93 | 9 | 38 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 103 | 91 | 208 | 97 | 46 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 15 | E 10 | ENE 14 | S 18 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 4 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
— | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | SW 3 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
1228 | 996 | — | — | 3 | 1141 | 2964 | 2180 | 2138 | 1632 | 1380 | — | — | — | 7 | 25 | 11 | 31 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 662 | 72 | 185 | 232 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 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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