Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manasquan Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s keep it real: the next 16 days at Manasquan Inlet are looking flat and sorry. No good surf in sight for a long stretch, so don’t rush to grab your board. The water’s about 73°F, which is normal for this time of year.
The first real chance is on Sunday, July 19th in the morning. We’ve got a tiny 3-foot swell from the SSE, with a weak 7-second period. The wind is blowing from the northwest, cross-off, keeping things clean, but the energy is barely there at 94 (weak). You can surf it, but it’s a longboard noodle session. The afternoon is the same – clean, but the swell drops to 2 feet, and the energy is even weaker at 60.
Then it’s a dead zone. From Monday, July 20th through Saturday, July 26th, it’s all poor conditions. The wind’s onshore, cross-on, or cross, and the swell rarely gets above 3 feet. The only thing worth a second look is the Wednesday morning of July 22nd, where the swell hits 4 feet from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is moderate at 237, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” call. At 4 feet, it’s too big for beginners, but with the lack of quality, it’s only for the experts, and even then, it’s a gamble.
The rest of July and the start of August are a bust. A few sessions are “surfable but ordinary” – like the Sunday morning of July 26th (2 feet from the ESE, clean with offshore wind, energy at 59), or the Monday afternoon of July 27th, where the wind goes glassy but the swell is only 2 feet from the S with a super short 5-second period. That glassy wind is a big plus, but the waves are just too weak.
There’s no standout here. The spot is usually consistent for SSE swell, but this stretch is a total dud. If you’re a kite surfer, the beach/jetty setup might be fun when the wind picks up, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | E 15 | SE 3 | SSE 5 | E 14 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 119 | 91 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 34 | 42 | 26 | 20 | 609 | 237 | 147 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | 4:56AM-0.10m | 5:10PM0.08m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 21 | — |
Temp °C | 35 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | E 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 208 | 237 | 147 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | N 3 | NE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | ENE 4 | SE 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 8 | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 119 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 42 | 26 | 20 | 609 | — | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1194 | 870 | 1303 | 870 | 1318 | 879 | 91 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 152 | 235 | 235 | 1090 | 1194 | 1194 | 1314 | 22 | 59 |
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