
Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and knots. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the Manly lineup for the next couple weeks.
We’ve got a slow start, but the back end of this forecast has some real juice. The first few days are pretty average, with cross-shore wind and only marginal conditions. The best bet for a proper session is going to be a bit over a week away, on Sunday the 26th of July, when a solid southerly groundswell lines up with clean offshore winds. That’s the one.
Starting off: Sunday the 19th has some 7ft swell from the ENE, but it’s got a cross-shore breeze and a bit of chop, so it’s not going to be a classic. The water temp is 64°F, which is normal for this time of year. Monday the 20th morning is a little better: 6ft ENE swell, with a light WNW cross-offshore wind, making for clean conditions. That’s a brief window, with moderate energy. Tuesday and Wednesday drop off fast, with smaller swell and onshore winds, so those days are a write-off.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are small and unremarkable, though Friday morning has a little 6ft S swell with clean cross-offshore winds, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push.
Now, the standout. On Sunday the 26th of July, Manly (Manly) gets a 8ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SW. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong. The water temp is still about average. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing the 8ft mark. The long period means it’ll be a point break wave, so it should hold shape. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are back to small and poor, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The second week sees a few hopeful days. Friday the 31st of July morning has a 5ft SSW swell with fresh offshore wind, but it’s marginal. Saturday the 1st of August is the next highlight: 7ft southerly swell, 12-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the SW. The energy is strong, and it’s clean. That’s a good one for solid intermediate to advanced surfers. Sunday the 2nd of August drops to 5ft, and the wind goes cross-onshore in the afternoon, so mornings are the go.
Monday the 3rd of August has 4ft SSE swell with a moderate offshore, but it’s light rain – nothing too heavy, and the surf is clean.
Overall, the standout is the 26th of July, with the 1st of August as a solid backup. The first week is mostly a write-off with a few clean morning windows. The second week has more consistent clean conditions, but the swell is up and down. If you’re a beginner, the 4-5ft days in the second week with offshore winds are your best bet, as the bigger days are for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1086 | 803 | 867 | 823 | 743 | 607 | 433 | 356 | 218 | 264 | 164 | 130 | 92 | 70 | 329 | 428 | 445 | 394 | 289 | 350 | 649 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.31m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
1086 | 803 | 867 | 823 | 743 | 607 | 433 | 356 | 218 | 264 | 164 | 130 | 92 | 70 | 44 | 428 | 445 | 394 | 289 | 350 | 649 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
211 | 176 | 160 | 184 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 29 | 28 | 229 | 13 | 13 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | — |
12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 18 | 17 | 59 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 2 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 42 | 1 | — | 2 | 37 | 43 | 329 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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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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