Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get to it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The first few days are going to be a write-off, I’m not gonna lie to you. We’ve got some cross-onshore winds and messy, choppy conditions through the weekend and into Monday. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy around 87 to 232 – just not enough push to get you excited. Water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the hood if you’re getting in.

We’ve got a real lull from now until Thursday the 13th. That’s a long stretch with nothing worthwhile. But hold on, because Thursday morning is where it starts to turn.

Manly (Sydney) – On Thursday the 13th, we finally see some life. A 7ft SSW swell rolls in with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph, and it’s looking clean. The combined energy jumps right up to 953 – that’s a solid, moderate pulse. By the afternoon, the wind drops right out to a slight air from the SSE, and the swell holds at 7ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds. This is the standout of the whole run. It’s going to be proper. The water is still a touch cold, but you won’t care.

Friday the 14th morning still has some juice – 5ft of S swell at 11 seconds, with a cross-offshore WSW wind. It’s good, but not quite as strong as Thursday. The afternoon gets a bit onshore from the east, so get your session in early.

After that, we drop back into mediocrity. The weekend and early next week are small, with wave heights around 3ft to 4ft, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore. It’s not going to be great. The swell energy is weak to moderate, and a lot of it is coming from the south with short periods – not ideal for this spot.

Looking further out, there’s a glimmer on Sunday the 23rd. The morning shows a 5ft ENE swell with an 11-second period, and it’s glassy with a light WSW wind. Combined energy is up at 593, and it could be a decent one. But it’s over a week away, so don’t book your flights just yet. The afternoon gets onshore again, so again, morning is the go.

So, to sum it up: Thursday the 13th is your day. Get on it. The rest is either flat, small, or messy. Keep an eye on that Sunday the 23rd forecast, but treat it as a promising maybe.

Rusty.

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