Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the next couple of weeks and, honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for us here at Manasquan Inlet. This is a spot that can really pump when conditions line up, but we’re staring down a long stretch of tiny, weak surf.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there – just your typical late summer bathwater.

We kick off Sunday the 30th of August with a tiny 1ft swell from the southeast, period a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 23, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the southwest. It’s clean, but it’s just not doing anything. This same story repeats through Monday and into Tuesday the 1st of September – knee-high dribble, poor conditions. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a tiny glimmer early on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell bumps up a notch to 2ft from the ESE, and the period stretches to 11 seconds. That longer period gives it a bit more shape potential, and the combined energy hits 83. Still, it’s a cross-onshore wind from the southeast making it choppy. It’s *almost* surfable, but not really.

Thursday the 3rd of September is where things get just barely interesting. Morning sees a 2ft swell from the east with a 6-second period, and while that period is short and weak, the wind is a clean cross-off from the southwest. The combined energy is 82, and the report calls it “surfable waves.” At a wave comment score of 1, this is the best we’ve got so far. The afternoon drops off again.

After that, we’re back into a long, frustrating gap. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to Sunday the 13th of September, we’re practically in a flat spell. The swell barely gets above 2ft, and most of the time it’s below that. Even the periods are short, around 5 to 7 seconds. Winds are clean on some mornings, which would be great if there was any swell to work with.

The only real standout in this entire 16-day window is Sunday the 13th of September in the afternoon. We finally see a 3ft swell from the south, with a 6-second period. The combined energy jumps to 69, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW. At Manasquan Inlet, that 3ft south swell with offshore wind can actually produce some fun, peaky waves. The crowd profile here says it’s “often” busy, but on a Sunday afternoon with a small south swell, it might be manageable. This is your best bet, but it’s still not a classic. It’s small, short-period, and it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but don’t lock it in.

Monday the 14th of September looks like we slip back into nothing.

So, to wrap it up: there’s no proper swell coming. The one bright spot is that Sunday the 13th afternoon, but it’s not enough to get excited about. For a spot that relies on some good east or south-east groundswell, this is a tough run. Hang in there, and check back in a few days – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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