Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.4°C
2.3° 

Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSE 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 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Manasquan Inlet.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for a while. We’ve got a long, dry spell on our hands. From now, right through until late September, there’s barely a whisper of decent surf. You’ll see a few small, weak waves on Sunday the 13th, with a 3ft swell out of the southeast and a weak combined energy of just 68. The morning wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so the waves will be pretty gutless and fat. The afternoon actually goes glassy, but still only 3ft and short period. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth paddling out for. After that, it’s a total write-off. We’re looking at days and days of poor surf conditions, with onshore wind and tiny, weak waves.

The only real glimmer of hope is right at the very end of the outlook, on Monday the 28th of September. That morning, we finally get a bit of pulse. A 5ft swell from the east, combined with 6-second period, gives a moderate combined energy of 147. The wind is forecast to be glassy—totally calm—which is a huge positive. This spot is a jetty, so with the clean conditions, it might offer up some reasonable, rideable waves. It’s not a standout in terms of quality, but in the context of this bleak forecast, it’s the only game in town. For advanced surfers only at this size, as 5ft pushing bigger.

For the rest of the run, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and there are a few days with strong winds that will just trash any chance of a wave. There are a couple of days around the 22nd and 23rd where the swell energy gets strong, into the 400s, but the wind is howling onshore, making it a messy, blown-out mess. If you’re into kiting, that’s your window, but for paddling, it’s a hard pass.

So, there you have it. A long, dry wait, with a single, promising-looking morning on the 28th. Don’t hold your breath on the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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1
1
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0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.9
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
44
39
22
21
21
35
39
65
94
78
84
86
41
39
25
24
23
14
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
WNW
0
SE
15
WSW
25
N
20
NNW
25
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
10
ENE
40
NE
Wind State
cross-on
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:54PM1.60m
9:24AM1.67m
9:38PM1.50m
10:07AM1.62m
10:23PM1.39m
10:51AM1.55m
11:11PM1.29m
11:37AM1.47m
00:01AM1.20m
12:25PM1.40m
00:53AM1.13m
1:15PM1.34m
1:47AM1.09m
Low Tide
3:07AM-0.06m
3:32PM0.01m
3:44AM0.02m
4:15PM0.09m
4:20AM0.11m
4:57PM0.17m
4:55AM0.22m
5:42PM0.27m
5:34AM0.33m
6:35PM0.35m
6:23AM0.41m
7:40PM0.40m
rain showers
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clear
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:39
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7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:02
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7:00
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13
1
10
Temp °C
23
24
26
26
20
24
23
18
19
18
19
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21
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25
27
22
Feels °C
25
27
29
27
15
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20
20
22
26
28
20
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Information about the Manasquan Inlet Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manasquan Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manasquan Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Manasquan Inlet) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Manasquan Inlet may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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