
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the Jersey Shore. Manasquan Inlet is usually a solid bet, but the next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for any real surf. The patterns are weak, and we’re in a bit of a flat spell.
We start off Monday, July 13th, with nothing doing. The swell is tiny, barely 1 ft, coming from the ESE with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is a measly 21 – that’s basically flat. On top of that, we’ve got a cross-shore wind kicking up a slight chop, so it’s not even clean. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a wave that never comes.
The whole first week is a washout. Through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we’re looking at the same story: ankle-high slop, mostly from the south or ESE, with periods under 10 seconds. The wind does swing offshore on Wednesday morning, which would clean things up, but with only 2 ft of swell and a 5-second period, it’s barely a ripple. The energy readings stay in the low 20s – just weak.
We finally get a little bump of energy on Saturday, July 18th, with the afternoon seeing a 3 ft swell from the south, but the period is a terrible 4 seconds. That’s pure wind chop, and the combined energy jumps to 45 – still weak. It’s clean, but it’s not surf. Sunday the 19th morning has a slight hope with 2 ft from the SSE and a moderate offshore wind, but the period is 6 seconds and the energy is 42. The surf report calls it “surfable but very ordinary” – that’s being generous.
Monday, July 20th, is the best we’ll see in the whole 16-day window, and it’s still not a standout. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy finally hits a moderate 186. That’s the only real wave energy in the entire forecast. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNE, which will put a bit of a bump on it, but it’s not terrible. For Manasquan Inlet, a 4 ft SSE swell with a 9-second period can produce some fun lines, especially pushing into the jetty. The issue is it’s inconsistent, and it’s not going to be clean glass. Still, if you’re desperate, Monday morning is your best shot. The crowd at Manasquan Inlet can be often busy, so expect company.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday, July 21st, drops back to 3 ft with a cross-shore wind, and the energy falls to 95. From there, it’s a long, slow fade into the end of the month. The rest of the forecast is a desert of 0.7 ft to 2 ft swells, short periods, and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy readings are all in the teens or low twenties – just a sad, flat ocean.
We do get a tiny bit of hope on the very last day, Tuesday, July 28th afternoon, with 1.0 ft from the ESE, an 8-second period, and a glassy wind condition. But with a combined energy of 21, that’s a lake, not surf.
So here’s the hard truth: in a 16-day window, there is only one day – Monday, July 20th – that even registers as a “maybe” for a surf. The rest is a complete write-off. For Manasquan Inlet, this kind of blank run is more normal than you’d hope, especially in the summer. The good news is, forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for too long. But for now, park the boards and find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | E 15 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
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12 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38 | 104 | 39 | 60 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
12 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 33 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
8 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 17 | E 17 | — | E 15 | — | E 15 | ESE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | — | NE 2 | — | NW 3 | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — |
— | 8 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 48 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 104 | — | 60 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1006 | 1161 | 230 | 647 | 1194 | 416 | 135 | 183 | 51 | 213 | 29 | 817 | 870 | 2581 | 870 | 2446 | 2693 | 18 | 0 | 46 | 5 |
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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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