Surf Forecasts:
Manly surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Manly region over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve gotta be real with you: the next few days are looking pretty flat. We’ve got a bit of a drought on from now until around the 5th of September. There’s some small, weak swell in the water, but it’s mostly poor surf with average to poor winds. You’re not missing much.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Sunday, 6th September. Things start to get interesting around Sunday morning. Manly is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s sheltered from the S swell. That said, the Sunday morning session is shaping up to be the standout of the first week. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the south with a period of 11 seconds, so it’s got some decent energy behind it (combined energy of 828). The wind is light and offshore from the SSE, which is a major positive for clean faces. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is a good one for the intermediate crew, but it’s not too big for beginners either.
After that, the swell builds through the middle of the week, but the wind gets messy. By Wednesday, 9th September afternoon, we’ve got a solid 8ft S swell rolling in, but it’s a bit of a beast. The energy is pumping (1822), and it’s clean, but for a point break, that size with a south direction can be a handful. It’s more of an expert wave at that size.
The second week (from the 10th onwards) goes big. Really big. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft swells from the south, with very high energy readings (up to 5365 for the 12th). The period on the 11th and 12th is 13 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell – that’s proper energy. But here’s the thing: at that size, especially with a long period, Manly’s point break can get a bit too straight and challenging. It’s only for the experts. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore on the mornings of the 12th and 13th, so it’ll be clean, but you need to be a strong paddler.
If you’re looking for a slightly more manageable window, Monday, 14th September morning is a nice call. The swell has dropped to a clean 4ft from the ESE, with a good 11-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW. Combined energy is still solid at 562. It’s a much more user-friendly size and the point should be running nicely.
The final notable session is Wednesday, 16th September morning. Clean 6ft S swell with offshore SW wind, giving you clean, lined-up waves. Energy is 715. It’s a solid, fun size for the better surfers.
So, the standout sessions are Sunday 6th September morning for the best balance of clean, fun waves, and Monday 14th September morning for a slightly smaller but still quality option. The big stuff from the 10th to the 13th is for the hardcore crew only.
Stay stoked, and I’ll catch you on the beach.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 |
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133 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 74 | 52 | 33 | 210 | 76 | 40 | 68 | 61 | 27 | 294 | 268 | 230 | 338 | 205 | 284 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.42m | 11:49PM1.12m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 5:00PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.39m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:49AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 |
133 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 19 | 52 | 33 | 210 | 76 | 28 | 68 | 17 | 17 | 294 | 268 | 230 | 338 | 205 | 204 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 12 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 |
24 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 74 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 40 | 17 | 61 | 27 | 8 | 199 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | NE 4 | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 8 | — | — |
34 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 7 | — | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WNW 2 | — | NW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | ENE 7 | — | NNE 4 | W 3 | SW 2 | SSW 6 | SE 2 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 |
1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 27 | 21 | — | 22 | 8 | 1 | 55 | 1 | — | 16 | 92 | 284 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 3 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 3 | 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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