Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, S swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about Manasquan Inlet (New Jersey) in feet and miles per hour. The water’s about 72°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so that’s fine.
We’re looking at a big dry spell here. From Thursday the 9th through Monday the 20th, it’s mostly flat and forgettable. The swell energy is super weak—most readings are under 100 (like 41, 46, 33), and the waves are tiny, often under 3 feet, with short periods of 4 to 7 seconds. That’s just windswell, not the good stuff. Winds are mostly cross-off or onshore, with a few glassy moments on the morning of Monday the 20th, but the swell is only 2 feet from the SSE with a 4-second period—basically nothing.
The first real pulse comes on Tuesday morning, July 21st. Swell hits around 7 feet from the SSE, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 480 (moderate). That’s a decent size, and the wind is cross-off from the SSW at about 9 mph, so it’ll look clean. But this is a beach/jetty break, and a 7-foot swell with a short period can get real choppy and close out. It’s expert-only, and you can bet the crowds will be there. Tuesday afternoon the wind cranks up to 22 mph from the south, making it lumpy. Wednesday morning the 22nd still has a clean 4-foot swell from the SE with 227 energy, but it’s nothing special.
The one to aim for is Tuesday morning, July 21st. That’s the biggest surf we’ll get, with that 7-foot SSE swell and clean conditions. But it’s a short-period swell, so don’t expect perfect waves. It’s only for the advanced crew. The rest of the two weeks is a dud. If you’re into kite surfing, some of those windier days with a bit of bump might be worth a look, but for paddling, it’s a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 4 | E 8 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 4 |
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 kJ | 28 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 43 | 23 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | 11:46AM-0.00m | 00:50AM-0.06m | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 10 | E 7 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WNW 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 20 | — | — | 43 | — | 21 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 33 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 360 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 13 | 87 | 1004 | 516 | 562 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 114 | 0 | 196 | 196 | 84 | 870 | 230 |
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