Today's Surf Conditions at Manly
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (November - February)
Manly's surf calendar is driven more by the wind than by open-ocean groundswell. From November through February, the subtropical ridging over the Tasman Sea locks in the most reliable NE/ENE/E/ESE offshore flow, with ideal surfing wind running 42-48% of the time. Average wave heights sit in the fun-sized 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) range and periods run 8-9s, which is punchy and rideable. The dominant E/SE data points are not the ideal W/SW swell direction for this west-facing stretch of sand, but the clean offshore surface makes this the most consistent and user-friendly part of the year.
Detailed Surf Information for Manly
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Manly with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
