Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Manly region over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year in these parts. Nothing unusual there.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a bit of a lean run. The first real window of opportunity that's worth paddling out for isn't until Sunday, July 26th. That's a good few days of waiting from now. Before that, we've got small, weak, and messy conditions that aren't really worth your time.
So, Sunday, July 26th is your standout. We've got a solid 7ft groundswell rolling in from the S, with a decent 11-second period. The big news is the wind: a clean offshore blowing from the WSW at 9 mph. That's the kind of wind that's going to groom those faces beautifully. The combined energy is pumping at a solid 955 (moderate wave energy), which is the highest number we see in the whole outlook. This is the best chance for a good session. Keep in mind, though, this spot is a sheltered point break, and with that size, it's pushing into the more challenging zone for beginners. It'll be a bit more of a handful.
Before that, Saturday the 25th offers a 6ft S swell with clean conditions in the morning thanks to a 12 mph W cross-offshore wind, but the energy is a bit lower and the overall quality is only marginal.
After that Sunday high, the quality drops off fast. Monday the 27th is surfable but ordinary, and from Tuesday, July 28th right through to the end of the window on August 8th, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell gets tiny, periods drop, and the wind goes all over the place. There are some long gaps of 4-5 days with absolutely nothing worth mentioning.
If you're really keen to get wet, make it Sunday, July 26th at Manly. That's the pick of the bunch. The rest of the fortnight is a good time to sort out your gear and wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 13 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 736 | 1862 | 771 | 408 | 536 | 949 | 650 | 349 | 215 | 140 | 66 | 41 | 39 | 12 | 7 | 654 | 478 | 399 | 455 | 309 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.43m | 6:55AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:35AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.56m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.46m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.19m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 13 | NE 5 | E 11 | E 12 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 736 | 1862 | 771 | 408 | 536 | 949 | 650 | 349 | 215 | 140 | 66 | 41 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 455 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 10 | NNE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 14 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | SE 14 | SE 18 | NE 7 | SE 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | NE 6 | E 12 | E 5 |
| kJ | 64 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | — | WNW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 47 | 654 | 478 | 399 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 145 | 105 | 393 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
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