Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, E swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 (Sep 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at our local stretch of coast for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start and it’s going to take a while for the ocean to wake up.
We’re looking at a real quiet spell for the first nine days. From now until around the 21st, the surf is mostly tiny and pretty ordinary. We’re talking about ankle-to-knee high stuff, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. It’s a tough run, with very little to get excited about.
The first real glimmer comes on Tuesday, the 22nd, when we see a jump in size, but it’s still a bit raw. The swell picks up, but the winds are mixed.
The standout window finally arrives on Wednesday, the 23rd. This is the one to aim for. We’ve got a solid 7 to 8 ft easterly groundswell rolling in, and the wind is forecast to be offshore from the WSW. That combo is pure gold for Manasquan Inlet. The water is running at 74°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time, so you might want a spring suit or just boardshorts. The combined energy is strong, hitting over 600 early and climbing to 869 in the afternoon. This is proper, powerful surf. Keep in mind this is an exposed jetty break, and at over 7 ft, it’s going to be too much for beginners. For the experienced crew, Wednesday morning is where it’s at – clean, offshore lines. The afternoon wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph, still offshore, but it’ll be a lot more challenging.
After that peak, Thursday the 24th sees the swell size hold around 8 ft but the wind swings north, turning it into a lumpy and cross-choppy mess. That’s one for the big guns only, and even then, the conditions will be tough.
We then ease back down a bit. Saturday the 26th morning offers a last little window of hope with glassy conditions and a clean 4 ft swell, which is a lovely, smaller option for a relaxed session before the onshore creep back in for the afternoon.
Stay patient, keep Wednesday the 23rd circled, and make the most of that Saturday morning glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 47 | 64 | 103 | 77 | 68 | 70 | 55 | 39 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.69m | 8:54PM1.60m | 9:24AM1.67m | 9:38PM1.50m | 10:07AM1.62m | 10:23PM1.39m | 10:51AM1.55m | 11:11PM1.29m | 11:37AM1.47m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:25PM1.40m | 00:53AM1.13m | 1:15PM1.34m | 1:47AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM-0.04m | 3:07AM-0.06m | 3:32PM0.01m | 3:44AM0.02m | 4:15PM0.09m | 4:20AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.17m | 4:55AM0.22m | 5:42PM0.27m | 5:34AM0.33m | 6:35PM0.35m | 6:23AM0.41m | 7:40PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 77 | 68 | 70 | 55 | 39 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 9 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | E 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | 24 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 3 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | E 12 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 19 | 3 | — | 8 | 5 | — | 47 | 64 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1013 | 1202 | 173 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 452 | 51 | 452 | 870 | 879 | 62 | 84 | 152 | 0 | 360 | 1056 | 196 | 29 | 152 | 405 |
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