Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E 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 (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Manasquan Inlet.
Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first few days are looking pretty lifeless with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. We’re talking about a stretch from Sunday the 6th of September right through to the end of the first week where the wave energy is just pathetic, with combined energy readings barely reaching double digits. It’s going to be a long wait for anything worthwhile.
The best bet across the entire forecast is looking like Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning session is your window. We’ll see a clean 3 ft swell from the east, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. That offshore wind is a major positive, cleaning up the faces nicely. The combined energy is still modest at 63, so don’t expect bombs, but it’s the only time the winds and swell align for a proper surf. This spot is very consistent, so it’s a matter of waiting for the right conditions.
After that, the energy picks up significantly, but it comes with a catch. From Thursday the 17th through the weekend, a strong easterly pulse pushes through with combined energy climbing into the hundreds (reaching 280 on Thursday morning, and up to 1099 on Saturday the 19th). The swell height jumps to 6 ft, then 8 ft, and 7 ft. That’s serious size, but it’s ruined by brutal cross-onshore winds. The wave quality is poor, and honestly, at that size and with that wind, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy ocean. This setup is far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Only experts should even consider it, and they’ll be battling the chop.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The standout is Wednesday the 16th of September morning for a clean, small session. The big swell after that is a no-go for quality surfing. Conditions change, so keep an eye on the long-range, but for now, that’s your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 6 | 34 | 42 | 27 | 44 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 66 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:15AM1.25m | 3:41PM1.55m | 4:25AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.60m | 5:28AM1.42m | 5:49PM1.66m | 6:24AM1.53m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:13AM1.62m | 7:28PM1.71m | 7:58AM1.68m | 8:12PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.21m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.04m | 11:27AM0.05m | 00:14AM-0.04m | 12:21PM-0.01m | 1:02AM-0.09m | 1:13PM-0.05m | 1:46AM-0.12m | 2:02PM-0.06m | 2:28AM-0.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 44 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 66 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 5 | SSW 3 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | — | S 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 34 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 91 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2276 | 370 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 209 | 209 | 879 | 398 | 781 | 879 | 1368 | 757 | 13 | 66 | 135 | 8 | 64 |
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