Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for waves around here. We’re staring down a long, flat spell, so don’t get your hopes up too early.
Right now, and for the next week or so, we’ve got next to nothing. The energy just isn't there. We're talking about a solid week of tiny, weak surf with messy winds, so you might as well bust out the longboard or take a break. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.
If you're desperate, keep an eye on Manasquan Inlet (New Jersey) around Monday, September 7th. It’s not going to be a classic, but it might just be the best of a bad bunch. Early morning on the 7th, we could see some chest-shoulder high sets at 2 ft from the east, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a big, big plus for a spot that’s usually crowded. The swell is coming from the east with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a groundswell, so it’ll have a bit more punch and longer waits between sets, making the paddle out a little easier. The combined energy is moderate (116). Still, the conditions are just “ordinary,” so it’s not going to be perfect.
Looking further out, there’s a tiny blip of hope. On September 15th, Tuesday afternoon, a 4 ft NE swell rolls in with clean offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph. The energy is weak (68), but at least it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Then, on September 16th, Wednesday morning, we get a bit more east swell at 3 ft, a 7-second period, and good offshore wind from the west. The combined energy is moderate (106). Again, just surfable, very ordinary conditions.
The only real standout, and I’m being generous here, is the morning of Thursday, September 17th. We see a 6 ft east swell with a 6-second period and clean offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (198). Now, that 6 ft is pushing into the "too big for beginners" zone, but the period is short, so it'll be a bit crumbly and sectiony. The offshore wind will hold it up, making for some clean, fun lines.
Honestly, the whole run is poor. If you’re a kite surfer, these onshore, choppy days might look fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a waiting game. Conditions can change, but right now, it’s a tough outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | N 4 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 72 | 97 | 80 | 45 | 40 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 92 | 100 | 61 | 69 | 112 | 56 | 54 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:01PM1.38m | 11:26AM1.57m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.26m | 1:25PM1.54m | 2:06AM1.23m | 2:31PM1.53m | 3:15AM1.25m | 3:41PM1.55m | 4:25AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:56PM0.26m | 6:45AM0.22m | 8:16PM0.27m | 8:07AM0.24m | 9:28PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.21m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:28 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 72 | 58 | 49 | 39 | 40 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 61 | 69 | 112 | 56 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 45 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | ESE 2 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 97 | 80 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 92 | 100 | — | — | — | 1 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 149 | 150 | 0 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 152 | 22 | 406 | 646 | 1004 | 59 | 84 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 347 | 211 |
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