
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Let's get into what's cooking for Manly. This stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent windows but also some flat spells and messy days to navigate. The water temp is spot on at 65°F for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The main action kicks off Tuesday morning with a solid 8ft swell from the south, but it’s got a short, wonky 9-second period and a strong 19 mph cross-off wind. It’s surfable but a bit ordinary. The energy is actually very strong, coming in at 1019, but the quality’s not quite there. The afternoon hangs in there with 7ft stuff from the SSE and lighter winds, but the energy drops a bit.
The standout window is undeniably Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Friday morning brings a really nice 7ft south swell with a proper 10-second period and clean offshore wind from the SW. This is where Manly's point break will start to set up nicely, with solid moderate wave energy (836). Friday afternoon keeps the fun going with 6ft SSE swell and clean conditions. But the real jewel is Saturday morning the 12th – glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze, a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, and a nice 10-second period. That’s the kind of morning where you paddle out and the ocean just feels right. The combined energy is moderate at 492, but the glassy wind makes it worth the paddle. Head to Manly point early.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th see a big drop in size, with 3ft leftovers and onshore wind, so it’s pretty poor.
We then hit a bit of a lull Tuesday the 15th, with tiny 2ft swell and a fresh cross-off wind – not worth a trip.
Things start to look up again Wednesday the 16th with a return of 5ft swell from the SSE, clean and manageable, and the energy builds back up. The afternoon gets a bigger 6ft south swell with a long 12-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore, which makes it a little tricky. Still, the energy is strong at 1130.
After that, the wind turns against us for a few days, with onshore winds and small swells ruling through to the end of the third week.
Looking further out, Saturday the 19th morning brings a new pulse of 4ft swell from the NE with a clean cross-off breeze and moderate energy (412) – that’s a promising little window.
Then the last true highlight lands on Tuesday the 22nd morning – a glassy session with a 5ft NE swell, calm wind, and clean lines. It's only ordinary in size, but a glassy morning at Manly is always worth a look. The energy is low at 182, but the conditions are pristine.
After that, the swell gets bigger but the wind turns onshore, so it’s mostly a no-go for the rest of the forecast.
So for the best on offer, the clear winner is Saturday morning the 12th for its glassy perfection, and Friday the 11th for the best power with clean wind. A solid week ahead, just pick your windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
536 | 427 | 133 | 906 | 2920 | 1112 | 1387 | 1147 | 739 | 602 | 386 | 332 | 279 | 171 | 143 | 149 | 102 | 172 | 151 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.60m | 6:46AM1.19m | 6:47PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.62m | 8:08AM1.36m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:22AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.45m | 10:17PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.20m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:18PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | S 22 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 |
536 | 427 | 133 | 17 | 47 | 25 | 235 | 1147 | 739 | 602 | 386 | 332 | 279 | 154 | 143 | 149 | 61 | 172 | 151 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 7 | E 17 | S 26 | S 23 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 19 | S 20 | S 19 | NE 5 | ENE 13 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | S 10 |
8 | 8 | 51 | 6 | 13 | 93 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 109 | 206 | 171 | 11 | 17 | 102 | 28 | 16 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | E 9 | E 15 | E 10 | ENE 15 | E 10 | S 18 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 16 | ENE 13 | S 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 |
2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 47 | 17 | 54 | 17 | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | — | WNW 2 | ENE 4 | — |
— | — | 1 | 906 | 2920 | 1112 | 1387 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 31 | — | 26 | — | 1 | 28 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 770 | 72 | 12 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 117 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
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Information about the Manly Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manly surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Manly) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Manly may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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