Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and knots. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the Manly lineup for the next couple weeks.

We’ve got a slow start, but the back end of this forecast has some real juice. The first few days are pretty average, with cross-shore wind and only marginal conditions. The best bet for a proper session is going to be a bit over a week away, on Sunday the 26th of July, when a solid southerly groundswell lines up with clean offshore winds. That’s the one.

Starting off: Sunday the 19th has some 7ft swell from the ENE, but it’s got a cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop, so it’s not going to be a classic. The water temp is 64°F, which is normal for this time of year. Monday the 20th morning is a little better: 6ft ENE swell, with a light WNW cross-offshore wind, making for clean conditions. That’s a brief window, with moderate energy. Tuesday and Wednesday drop off fast, with smaller swell and onshore winds, so those days are a write-off.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are small and unremarkable, though Friday morning has a little 6ft S swell with clean cross-offshore winds, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push.

Now, the standout. On Sunday the 26th of July, Manly (Manly) gets a 8ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SW. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong. The water temp is still about average. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing the 8ft mark. The long period means it’ll be a point break wave, so it should hold shape. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are back to small and poor, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The second week sees a few hopeful days. Friday the 31st of July morning has a 5ft SSW swell with fresh offshore wind, but it’s marginal. Saturday the 1st of August is the next highlight: 7ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the SW. The energy is strong, and it’s clean. That’s a good one for solid intermediate to advanced surfers. Sunday the 2nd of August drops to 5ft, and the wind goes cross-onshore in the afternoon, so mornings are the go.

Monday the 3rd of August has 4ft SSE swell with a moderate offshore, but it’s light rain – nothing too heavy, and the surf is clean.

Overall, the standout is the 26th of July, with the 1st of August as a solid backup. The first week is mostly a write-off with a few clean morning windows. The second week has more consistent clean conditions, but the swell is up and down. If you’re a beginner, the 4-5ft days in the second week with offshore winds are your best bet, as the bigger days are for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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