Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a bit of a mixed bag on the way for Manly.
The forecast kicks off proper on Thursday, July 30th. After some tiny dribble on Wednesday the 29th, we finally get some life. Thursday morning brings a clean 6ft south swell, and with a touch of offshore wind, it'll be worth a paddle. The wave energy is moderate (608). Come Friday, July 31st, the swell bumps up a touch more with 7ft south swell in the morning and clean offshore winds again. This is the real standout. The wave energy is strong (809), and with an offshore breeze, Manly's point should be turning on with some nice lines. By the afternoon, it'll still be holding around 7ft, but the wind swings cross-off, so it won't be quite as perfect, and it's a bit of a beast for anyone just starting out.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell backs off a notch to 5ft in the morning with light offshore winds, keeping it clean, but it's not as powerful. The afternoon gets a bit ordinary with an onshore breeze. After Saturday, things go quiet for a solid stretch. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through to Wednesday, August 13th, the surf is mainly small, messy, or onshore. There's a few days where it drops right off to tiny dribble. There are a couple of afternoons with a fresh cross-off breeze that clean up some background south energy on Wednesday, August 12th, but the swell is only 2ft to 2ft. It's flat spell territory for the most part.
So, the best wave window this whole period is without a doubt Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st. Thursday morning is the one to circle for a clean, solid south swell. Friday morning is fantastic too, but it's a touch bigger.
As for the water, Manly's sitting at 65°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. Not warm, not cold, just what you'd expect.
It's been a slow patch after that first flurry, so enjoy that Thursday and Friday while it lasts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 7 | 12 | 601 | 398 | 1011 | 802 | 855 | 697 | 441 | 490 | 1062 | 821 | 483 | 396 | 212 | 154 | 76 | 47 | 30 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09PM1.56m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | S 16 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 12 | 601 | 398 | 1011 | 802 | 855 | 697 | 441 | 490 | 1062 | 821 | 483 | 396 | 212 | 154 | 76 | 47 | 30 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | SE 13 | NE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 175 | 352 | 6 | 6 | 144 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SE 6 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 17 | S 22 | S 21 | E 16 | E 15 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 30 | 36 | 36 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 20 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 589 | 280 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 201 | 0 |
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