Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cookin’ for Manly.

The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, but don’t get too down. The forecast starts with a bit of a gap, with nothing worth paddling out for on Tuesday the 21st or Wednesday the 22nd. The waves are small and weak, and the wind is all over the shop. We’ll see a bit of surfable slop on Wednesday afternoon when the wind goes glassy, but it’s only 4ft from the ENE with weak energy (251), so it’s more of a longboard cruise than anything to get excited about. Thursday is also pretty ordinary, with the swell dropping off.

Then, Friday morning the 24th is where things start to get interesting. The wind swings offshore from the SW, and we get a solid 8ft pulse from the south, with a moderate 9-second period. The energy jumps up to 1469, so there’s some real push behind it. That morning session is the pick of the first week – clean, punchy, and with that offshore breeze grooming it up. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but good for anyone who’s got their wits about them. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The stand-out, though, is the run from the 30th of July into the 1st of August. This is big-boy territory. Thursday morning the 30th sees an 12ft south swell with a long 11-second period, and the energy is absolutely pumping at 4517. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit tricky, but the size is there. Then Friday morning the 31st is the real gem – another 12ft south swell, but this time with a clean offshore breeze from the WNW and a 12-second period. The energy is 3235, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is well over 8ft, so it’s experts only, and the crowd will be a factor, as Manly can get busy. That long period will make the sets line up nice, but it might be a bit straight for the beach breaks, so keep an eye on the rip bowls.

After that, things settle down a bit. Saturday the 1st of August still has solid 10ft waves, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s still clean. By Sunday the 2nd, it’s back down to a more manageable 5ft from the south, with a gentle offshore breeze, making for a fun, clean session for the average punter.

The second week trails off into smaller, weaker surf with a lot of onshore winds, so don’t bank on much after the 4th of August. The best bet is hands down Friday morning the 31st of July – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. But do keep in mind it’s a long-range call, so it could change.

Rusty.

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