Australia
New South Wales
All levels
Beach break
Surfing Manly Beach: Complete Guide
Manly is Sydney's other home break — a long beach across the harbour by ferry, hosting the world's first surf-life-saving club and one of Australia's biggest surf-school scenes.
Wave type
Beach break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
Year-round
Swell
S – E
Wind
Offshore W
Water temp
17–23°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Manly Beach?
Iconic ferry commute from Circular Quay, peaks for every level, café strip across the road.
Beginner-friendly?
South Steyne (south end) is the designated learner zone with mellower whitewater.
Hazards & local knowledge
Crowded lineup, strong rips on bigger days.
Nearby towns
Sydney CBD • Freshwater • Curl Curl
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