Manly - surf spot statistics

Manly Beach in Australia offers a mix of conditions year-round, with the best surfing months typically being from late summer into autumn, particularly February to April. During these months, the swell is a balanced mix of ground and wind swells, with February having 18% ground swell and 82% wind swell, while April sees an increase in ground swell to 26% and 74% wind swell. The average swell size remains steady at 1.6m, providing consistent wave heights. Wind conditions are also favorable, with February having the highest percentage of good winds at 47%, though April sees a slight drop to 37%. Winter months from May to August experience higher ground swell percentages, peaking at 31% in June, but the wind conditions deteriorate significantly, with bad winds dominating at 76% in May and peaking at 85% in July. Swell size decreases slightly in winter to around 1.4-1.5m. Spring and early summer from September to December see a return to more wind-dominated swells, with ground swell dropping below 20% by November and December. Wind conditions improve slightly, with good winds rising back to 34% in October and 42% in December. Overall, surfers will find the most reliable conditions from February to April when swell composition, size, and wind conditions align best for quality surfing at Manly.

June at Manly offers a mix of conditions for surfers, with an average swell height of 1.6m and a solid period of 9.7s, indicating well-formed waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the SSE to SE, contributing to 60-70% of the surfable waves in the 1-2.5m range, providing consistent, mid-sized waves ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. However, the wind is only favorable (light and offshore) 16% of the time, with the predominant winds coming from the W to WNW (20-30kph range), which can create choppy or cross-shore conditions. The best sessions will likely occur during rare offshore wind windows (E to NE), coinciding with SSE swells for cleaner faces. While larger swells (2-2.5m) are present (~10% of the time), they are often accompanied by stronger onshore winds, making conditions tricky. Overall, June delivers rideable waves regularly, but patience is key for scoring optimal, groomed sessions.