Manly Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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