Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, this is Rusty checkin' in for the local surf report.

Alright, lookin' at the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a mixed bag for Manly. We've got some swell around, but the wind and conditions are gonna be the big talking point. There are a few windows where it could clean up nicely, but don't expect a solid run of classics.

We kick off on Tuesday, August 25th and it's pretty average. The morning's got a 5ft swell from the NE, but that's coming with a 12 mph NNW wind blowin' straight across, makin' it choppy and uninviting. The energy's moderate at 420, but the poor conditions ruin it. Just a messy one to sit out.

Wednesday, August 26th shows a bit of promise early on. The morning has a smaller 4ft NE swell, but a light offshore wind from the SSW kicks in, cleaning it right up. It's only surfable, not epic, but you can get a few clean ones. The energy is lower at 175, so it's not powerful, but it's the best look of the first few days for a beginner session. The afternoon gets messy again with a rain shower and strong fresh breeze.

Thursday, August 27th is where it starts to look interesting. The morning is a standout with a 5ft S swell, a 9-second period, and a slight SSE wind makin' it clean. The energy is solid at 444. This is the best on offer in the first week. A clean little point break wave with some push. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-onshore so it gets messy.

Friday, August 28th morning is another good lookin' session. A 5ft SSE swell with a longer 11-second period and a light WNW wind keepin' it clean. Energy is strong at 576, so it'll have some nice shape and power. This is another top pick for the week.

Saturday, August 29th has a bigger 6ft S swell in the morning, but it's let down by a 16 mph S wind. It's clean due to the cross-offshore direction, but the wind strength makes it tricky. The energy is high at 834, so it'll be powerful, likely a bit too much for the beginners and only really for the more experienced crew. The afternoon drops off quickly.

Sunday, August 30th starts with a glassy morning! The wind drops right out, with a tiny 3ft S swell. At 225 energy, it's weak, but the clean, glassy surface will be worth it for a longboard or a quiet paddle on the small ones.

From Monday, August 31st right through to the end of the first week of September, the story is mostly small, wind-affected, and poor surf conditions. There's a long stretch of days with onshore winds and weak energy. We see a few spikes, like Friday, September 4th afternoon with a 5ft NE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and it's messy. It's not really worth the paddle.

There's a big gap of days with no real recommendations. The energy levels drop way down, with many in the 100s. Saturday, September 5th through to Monday, September 7th is more of the same – small, messy, or blown out.

A final note for Monday, September 7th morning, there's a solid 22 mph offshore wind from the SSW, but the swell is only 2ft. It'll be clean and glassy-looking but tiny.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

So, to sum it up: if you're lookin' for the best waves in the next couple of weeks, lock in Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th mornings at Manly. That's your best bet. The rest is a bit of a gamble or just small and messy.

Rusty.

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