Surf spot

Manly Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Manly Point in Australia, NSW, Sydney North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney North
Coordinates: -33.7972, 151.2884

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Wave energy (kJ)	125	109	101	77	71	86	37	24	27	23	19	17	15	26	15	29	27	24	21	16	11	8	6	19	126	117	138	216	206	190	208	356	407	437	460	389	292	260	122	102	119	101	93	78	55	57	56	46	37	33	27	25	19	18	16	16
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	6.2	4.9	9.4	21.2	22.8	24	7.6	5.4	5.4	6	10.9	14.6	17.9	11.6	10.5	6.6	7.9	11	14	20.6	22.3	18.7	30	34.6	25.1	26.5	28.3	34.8	33.1	33.1	32.1	31.2	26.4	21.9	20.4	19.7	18.6	8.8	7.9	9.4	8.5	7.1	8.7	17	17.4	8.9	3.2	6.8	8.4	8.2	4	11.2	11.6	6.8	5.4
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Manly Point is a classic Sydney North Shore surf break on the northern side of Manly Beach, NSW. It sits near the harbour entrance / South Steyne end of Manly, and is known more for its fun, rippable waves than for heavy surf.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a sand-bottom beach/point-style setup depending on sand movement and swell direction.
Best conditions: Typically handles small to medium swell best, especially when there’s a bit of offshore wind.
Wave quality: Can be fast and clean on the right bank, but it’s often less consistent than the main stretch of Manly Beach.
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when the rest of Manly is working well.

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for fun waves
Longboarders and fish/grovel boards in smaller surf
Surfers wanting a relatively accessible Sydney beachie with a local crowd

Hazards / considerations

Crowds and local traffic
Shifting sandbanks, so the best takeoff spot can change
Strong rips and currents at times, especially with bigger swell or tides
Being close to the harbour entrance means conditions can vary quickly

Nearby vibe

Manly is one of Sydney’s most iconic beach suburbs, so the area has: - Lots of cafes, shops, and surf culture - Good access by ferry or public transport - A lively beach scene, especially in summer