Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
24.2° C
1.4° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, let’s take a hard look at the next 16 days for the Manasquan Inlet area. I’m gonna level with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast doesn’t have a single standout session, and I wouldn’t even call any of it "good." We’ve got a long, dry spell of flat, weak, or messy conditions that’s gonna test your patience.

The first day we even see a glimmer of surfable waves is Saturday, the 8th of August. But even then, it’s only in the knee-to-waist high range, with a weak 3 ft swell from the S. The combined energy is just moderate (109) on Saturday morning, and it drops off immediately. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, so at least it’ll be clean, but the waves are just ordinary. That’s as good as it gets for the first week, and it’s not saying much.

After that Saturday, we slip back into a real lull. From Sunday the 9th all the way through Thursday the 18th of August, we’re looking at tiny, choppy, or glassy scraps. The swell barely hits 2 ft, and most days it’s under 2 ft. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross, and glassy – but with waves that small, it doesn’t matter. The combined energy is low, usually under 100. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

Then, on Tuesday the 18th of August, the ocean shows a little pulse in the afternoon. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s short-period, windswell stuff, and the combined energy jumps to 143 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll look okay. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprise there. Still, this is nothing special – just a brief moment of weak, short-period swell.

The most notable event comes on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy spikes to 376 (strong). That’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the N, which will put a cross-chop on the surface. For a break like Manasquan Inlet, which is a beach/jetty setup, this size is starting to get into advanced territory, and the short period will make it dumpy. It’s not a clean, lined-up day. It might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly.

The rest of the 19th and the 20th and 21st fall back into a boring, onshore, weak pattern. There’s just nothing to get excited about. The surf here is very consistent as a spot, but this run of poor conditions is a real bummer. I’d say save your energy and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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1
0
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1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
43
69
80
36
60
41
60
57
68
47
34
20
12
27
27
24
31
23
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
5
NE
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
S
10
WSW
5
NW
10
S
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
1:10AM1.28m
1:41PM1.53m
2:13AM1.24m
2:42PM1.55m
3:21AM1.23m
3:51PM1.59m
4:33AM1.27m
5:00PM1.65m
5:40AM1.35m
6:02PM1.72m
6:38AM1.45m
6:58PM1.77m
Low Tide
7:02AM0.16m
8:28PM0.27m
8:17AM0.18m
9:39PM0.22m
9:30AM0.16m
10:42PM0.13m
10:35AM0.10m
11:40PM0.04m
11:36AM0.03m
00:34AM-0.04m
12:34PM-0.03m
1:26AM-0.11m
clear
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rain showers
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clear
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rain showers
clear
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rain showers
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5:58
5:58
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:03
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8:06
8:04
8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:58
 mm
5
4
2
Temp °C
25
29
31
30
30
33
30
28
33
32
30
33
34
30
31
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27
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31
Feels °C
26
30
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30
32
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32
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29
32
33
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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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