Manresa State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.94° N 121.87° W

Manresa State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manresa State Beach sea temperature is
17.3°C
2.3° 

Manresa State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manresa State Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manresa State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manresa State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
2
3
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.6
NW
6
1.3
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
120
159
155
304
416
459
311
202
186
207
186
111
198
138
121
236
236
183
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
0
NE
5
WSW
5
W
0
ENE
5
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
00:18AM1.81m
12:23PM2.04m
1:12AM1.67m
12:55PM2.02m
2:12AM1.53m
1:28PM1.97m
3:25AM1.42m
2:07PM1.91m
5:05AM1.37m
2:55PM1.84m
7:02AM1.40m
3:58PM1.79m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.72m
7:01PM0.52m
6:39AM0.90m
7:51PM0.52m
7:10AM1.06m
8:47PM0.55m
7:41AM1.19m
9:51PM0.59m
8:18AM1.30m
11:03PM0.61m
9:22AM1.38m
00:14AM0.59m
clear
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6:47
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
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7:17
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:12
7:09
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Temp °C
17
19
23
16
22
24
17
19
21
14
17
19
14
18
20
15
20
21
15
Feels °C
16
17
19
14
21
23
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18
20
14
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20
16
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Information about the Manresa State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manresa State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manresa State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manresa State Beach 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 (Manresa State Beach) 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 Manresa State Beach 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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