Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.6°C
2.1° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 0.7m and 7s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s size this up for the Manasquan Inlet area over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, buddy, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The charts are showing virtually nothing but small, weak waves for the whole 16-day window, with a few little bumps that are hardly worth waxing up for. Expect a long run of poor surf.

Starting off on Friday the 4th, it’s super tiny at Manasquan Inlet, with swell barely reaching 1ft from the ESE. The water’s sitting at a toasty 75°, which is much warmer than average for this time of year – nice if you're just kicking back, but there’s no push in the waves. The combined energy is only reading 28 (weak energy), so there’s nothing to ride.

Saturday the 5th is even smaller, with 1ft waves and a super short period of 6-7 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, but the swell just isn’t there. We stay in this same gear all through the next week. By Sunday the 6th, a little windswell pushes up to about 2ft, but it’s a messy 5-second period with onshore winds, so it’ll be choppy and junky.

Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th is all tiny 0.7ft to 1ft dribble. One small bright spot is Tuesday morning the 8th, where we get clean conditions with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is only 1ft. You could probably find a knee-high wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth stretching for.

A slight pulse shows up on Thursday the 10th, with waves up to 3ft from the S, but it’s a short 7-second period. The combined energy edges up to 70 (still weak), and winds are fresh off the land, keeping it clean. It’s the best we’ve seen all week, but it’s still a pretty dim option. By the weekend after that, we’re back to 0.7ft to 2ft, with a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds.

Heading into the second week, things don’t pick up. Around Tuesday the 15th, we see 3ft from the NE, but the period is only 4 seconds, so it’s just a choppy mess. The energy is still weak at 39. That low-period junk won’t hold its shape well. It’s only going to appeal to the most persistent beginners, and even then it’s a grind.

From the 16th onward, it’s all 0.7ft to 2ft, with a long-period ESE groundswell arriving on the 17th at 13 seconds. But with only 0.7ft of swell and moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, there’s practically no rideable face. The combined energy stays in the teens and twenties (weak). A groundswell of that period but with no size is like having a big engine in a car with no gas – full of potential but going nowhere.

So, bottom line: there are no standout days. Zero. The whole 16 days is a total flat spell. For a spot like Manasquan Inlet, it’s not unusual to hit these quiet, unproductive stretches. But if you absolutely have to get wet, Tuesday morning the 8th and Thursday the 10th are the only times you might find a clean, tiny peelable wave – and that’s being generous. Otherwise, this setup is more interesting for a good swim than a surf.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – these lulls never stick around forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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ESE
8
0.4
SE
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7
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7
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E
6
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E
6
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10
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10
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10
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10
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9
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8
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10
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S
6
0.8
S
7
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7
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N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
17
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12
23
31
38
32
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6
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9
161
61
34
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Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
SSE
10
E
20
NE
10
E
10
WNW
15
N
10
SSE
15
W
10
WNW
15
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20
SW
20
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WNW
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25
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High Tide
1:25PM1.54m
2:06AM1.23m
2:31PM1.53m
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
Low Tide
8:16PM0.27m
8:07AM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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