Manorbier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Manorbier’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a slow start and we’re in for a long, quiet spell before anything gets going.

The opening days are a real letdown, I’m not gonna lie. From Tuesday the 11th right through to Sunday the 17th of August, we’re looking at a dead stretch of small, weak surf. You’ll see plenty of days with nothing more than ankle-slopers and combined swell energy barely ticking over, often below 100. The water temp at the start is 65°F, which is a full 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable anomaly, so the water’s feeling mighty balmy. But the waves? Just not worth paddling for.

There is a little blip on Wednesday afternoon the 12th, with a glassy 3ft swell from the WSW and a period of 10 seconds, giving it a combined energy of 123. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. That’s the only real chance in that first week, and it’s more of a longboard cruise than anything exciting.

We then hit a proper gap. From Friday the 15th onwards, it’s all tiny, weak dribble and strong cross-offshore winds. The energy numbers drop into the teens and twenties – it’s basically flat. This dry run lasts until about Tuesday the 26th of August.

Now, hold onto your board, because things look like they might finally wake up on Wednesday the 26th. That’s your standout window. On Wednesday morning the 26th, we’ve got a 7ft swell hitting from the WSW, with a short period of 6 seconds. Combined swell energy climbs to 293 – moderate, but building. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the ENE, keeping things clean. This is a more serious offering, but that short period means it could be a bit fat and dumpy on the beach. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in two weeks.

Then, Wednesday afternoon the 26th is your absolute top call. We’re talking 7ft of WSW swell, period at 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 540 – that’s strong, proper wave energy. And the wind? Light, cross-off from the NW with just a slight air. That’s going to be clean and punchy. Now, 7ft is getting up there, so this is one for the experienced crew – beginners, sit this one out. Manorbier is a beach and point setup, and with that size and shorter period, you’ll want to pick your bank.

So, to sum it up: a long, frustrating flat spell right through to the 25th, then a real possible bang on the 26th afternoon. That afternoon window is the one to circle on your calendar.

Stay patient, keep your wetsuit warm in that balmy water, and I’ll see you in the lineup.
Rusty.

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