Manly surf forecast from 22 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, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manly in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manly over the next 16 days.
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