Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing for the next couple of weeks around here. Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch for any kind of proper surf.

We’ve got a long gap of really quiet, poor conditions coming up. The only real chance to get wet with anything decent is on Monday, August 3rd, but even that comes with some big caveats. For the most part, the first week is a write-off, and the second week looks even smaller and more gutless.

Let’s get into it.

There’s nothing worth paddling out for right now. Sunday afternoon the 2nd has tiny 3ft swell out of the SE with a weak 4-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. Combined wave energy is only 52 – that’s flat-out weak. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is about average for this time of year.

The closest thing to a highlight lands on Monday morning, August 3rd, at Manasquan Inlet. Swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSE with an 8-second period, and we get a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 779 – that’s moderate but punchy. The problem is the tide and conditions are described as “marginal” and it’s only rated a 2 out of 10 for quality. Still, if you’re an experienced surfer who knows this spot, it’s the best on offer. It’s an advanced break that’s very consistent and exposed, but be ready for the crowds because they’re here often. That 7ft is going to be too much for beginners.

Monday afternoon drops to 5ft with the same clean cross-off wind, but energy falls to 291 and quality is still poor. After that, the rest of the first week is a grind. Tuesday the 4th through the weekend sees swell dropping below 3ft, short periods of 6-7 seconds, and mostly cross-off or onshore winds. Energy values are all under 150, with most days under 100. It’s clean on some mornings, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about.

There’s a brief flicker on Saturday morning, August 8th, with a 2ft SSE swell, light wind, and a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s only “surfable but very ordinary.” Same goes for Sunday morning the 9th with a 2ft SSE swell and a light offshore wind from the west – energy is a measly 47. That’s kite-fodder, not paddle surf.

From Monday, August 10th, onward, it gets even worse. Swell stays below 3ft for the entire second week. Periods are mostly 6-7 seconds, and wave energy barely cracks 50 on most days. Winds vary from light to fresh, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. By the time we get to Sunday, August 16th, we’re looking at 1ft waves and energy in the teens. That’s flat.

The final few days – Monday, August 17th – have a tiny 0.7ft swell from the ESE with a longer 9-second period, but with fresh cross-shore winds and energy at only 15. Not worth getting the board off the rack.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an experienced surfer and you can make Monday morning, August 3rd work at Manasquan Inlet, that’s your window. Everything else is a long, slow flat spell. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s looking like a lot of time to wax your board and watch the horizon.

Rusty.

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