Manly Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.80° S 151.30° E

Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manly sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.5° 

Manly surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manly surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,041 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE 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 (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.7
S
8
1.9
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.2
S
8
1.6
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
1
SE
9
0.7
S
19
0.9
S
18
1
S
16
1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
221
237
169
136
109
329
575
373
201
561
424
464
830
711
274
181
155
347
504
502
390
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
N
10
NW
25
SSW
30
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SE
10
NW
10
WSW
30
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
WNW
10
N
25
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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on
cross
High Tide
6:27PM1.45m
7:07AM1.06m
7:05PM1.51m
7:42AM1.14m
7:41PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
8:16PM1.53m
8:50AM1.28m
8:52PM1.50m
9:25AM1.34m
9:30PM1.43m
10:02AM1.38m
10:10PM1.34m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:45AM0.10m
2:40PM0.25m
3:16AM0.10m
3:22PM0.24m
3:48AM0.13m
4:07PM0.25m
light rain
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6:18
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6:16
6:15
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5:30
5:31
5:31
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5:34
5:34
5:35
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
12
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11
12
14
11
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12
12
10
10
11
11
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14
12
12
14
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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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