Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
22.6° C
0.5° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s keep it real: the next 16 days at Manasquan Inlet are looking flat and sorry. No good surf in sight for a long stretch, so don’t rush to grab your board. The water’s about 73°F, which is normal for this time of year.

The first real chance is on Sunday, July 19th in the morning. We’ve got a tiny 3-foot swell from the SSE, with a weak 7-second period. The wind is blowing from the northwest, cross-off, keeping things clean, but the energy is barely there at 94 (weak). You can surf it, but it’s a longboard noodle session. The afternoon is the same – clean, but the swell drops to 2 feet, and the energy is even weaker at 60.

Then it’s a dead zone. From Monday, July 20th through Saturday, July 26th, it’s all poor conditions. The wind’s onshore, cross-on, or cross, and the swell rarely gets above 3 feet. The only thing worth a second look is the Wednesday morning of July 22nd, where the swell hits 4 feet from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and cross-off wind keeps it clean. The energy is moderate at 237, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” call. At 4 feet, it’s too big for beginners, but with the lack of quality, it’s only for the experts, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The rest of July and the start of August are a bust. A few sessions are “surfable but ordinary” – like the Sunday morning of July 26th (2 feet from the ESE, clean with offshore wind, energy at 59), or the Monday afternoon of July 27th, where the wind goes glassy but the swell is only 2 feet from the S with a super short 5-second period. That glassy wind is a big plus, but the waves are just too weak.

There’s no standout here. The spot is usually consistent for SSE swell, but this stretch is a total dud. If you’re a kite surfer, the beach/jetty setup might be fun when the wind picks up, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long dry spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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119
91
57
47
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34
42
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237
147
67
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
NW
10
NE
20
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
15
SE
25
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15
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20
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20
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25
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40
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40
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35
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High Tide
9:47PM1.73m
10:27AM1.54m
10:39PM1.64m
11:20AM1.53m
11:30PM1.53m
12:12PM1.51m
00:20AM1.42m
1:01PM1.49m
1:09AM1.31m
1:48PM1.46m
1:59AM1.21m
2:36PM1.43m
2:51AM1.14m
Low Tide
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
7:15AM0.17m
8:03PM0.31m
8:09AM0.24m
9:05PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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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