Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s talk about the local surf. I’ve been staring at the charts for Manasquan Inlet, and I have to be straight with you – it’s looking like a long, frustrating wait for any real action. The next week and a half is pretty much a write-off, with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The first time we see anything even close to being worth a mention is Sunday, July 19th, but even then, it’s ordinary. The real standout, if you’re an experienced surfer, is Thursday, July 23rd.
Let’s run through it. From now until Saturday, July 18th, forget it. We’re talking knee-high dribble, mostly under 2 ft, with short periods and very weak energy (between 12 and 38). The winds are all over the place – cross, cross-off, even some glassy conditions on the Saturday morning (18th) – but there’s just no swell to work with. It’s frustrating.
The first bit of hope comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the South with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW, which will clean it up. It’s surfable, but the energy is still weak (57) and the conditions are just “very ordinary”. Not a day to get excited about.
Then we get to Thursday, July 23rd. This is the only day that genuinely grabs my attention. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the East, with a moderate energy reading of 529. That’s a proper amount of water moving. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a wind swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSW, which will keep the face reasonably clean. However, at 7 ft, this is for advanced surfers only. Beginners should stay well clear. The afternoon has a “marginal” feel to it, with possible thunderstorms, but the size is there for the brave.
After that, the swell drops back off. Later in the week and into the weekend, we see some 5 ft to 5 ft waves from the SSE, but the winds are inconsistent and the energy is moderate (164-212). There’s nothing else that stands out as a must-surf session.
So, the honest truth? The best bet in this whole 16-day window is the Thursday, July 23rd at Manasquan Inlet. It’s the only day with real size, but it’s a challenging day for the experienced crew. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The crowd factor at the Inlet is “often,” so if you do go on the 23rd, expect a peaky, competitive lineup.
This is Rusty, signing off. Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | E 15 | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 138 | 53 | 94 | 89 | 111 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:01PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 89 | 111 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | — | N 3 | E 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 17 | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | W 2 | NNW 3 | — | S 5 | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | — | S 2 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 19 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 29 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 138 | 53 | 6 | 7 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 647 | 268 | 1161 | 409 | 213 | 195 | 152 | 152 | 10 | 135 | 879 | 881 | 232 | 870 | 2896 | 173 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 10 |
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