Is Manly Beach good for swimming today?
Manly Beach has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Manly Beach today
Manly Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 11 km/h · N, uv 3.8, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
11 km/h · N
UV
3.8
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 08:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 08:15 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
11°C
UV index
3.8
Wind
11 km/h · N
Gust 21 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Manly Beach
Consider Manly Beach when comparing beaches around Australia, but keep the recommendation conditional. Water, exposure, UV, access and authority advice determine which activity fits the visit. The place record is persistent, but the recommendation is deliberately conditional on the newest observations. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. Surface information in the mapped record is sand. A short geographic note in Wikipedia reads “Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney…” The recorded map position is -33.79768, 151.28947, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Possible alternatives are Little Manly Cove at about 1 km, Collins Beach at about 1.2 km and Curl Curl Beach at about 3.2 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order. How should you decide on the day? Build the decision from the latest water temperature, wind and wave panel, followed by currents, UV and official notices. The last check happens on site: read the water, the signs and the official position before deciding on the activity. Save the page update time with your plan: marine weather, runoff after rain, seasonal restrictions and temporary closures can make yesterday’s recommendation obsolete. A good decision is specific to the activity. A beach can suit a walk or a short stop while being a poor swimming choice under the same wind, swell or water-quality conditions.
About this spot
The planning value of Manly Beach comes from specificity. Instead of relying on a broad label for Australia, readers can anchor the visit to this mapped beach, inspect documented details and reopen the live comparison when the weather or access picture changes. Possible alternatives are Little Manly Cove at about 1 km, Collins Beach at about 1.2 km and Curl Curl Beach at about 3.2 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Manly Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Manly Beach today?
11 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Manly Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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