Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from the Jersey Shore. Let’s be real with you – the next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty grim for a proper paddle session. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, poor-quality surf ahead, so don’t expect any heroics. The water is still warm, though – sittin’ at 75°F, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just wanna get wet.
The first real chance of anything surfable shows up on Thursday the 10th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SSW, but it’s short-period junk at 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be all closeouts and wonky sections. The combined energy is moderate at 255, and the wind is offshore out of the WSW, which is a big plus. For a jetty like Manasquan Inlet, that’s the best we’re gonna get. Still, it’s only a *marginal* call – the swell is over 5ft, which is a bit much for beginners, but the short period means it’s not gonna be heavy. That Thursday afternoon is the pick of the whole run, with clean 4ft S swell and a solid 12 mph offshore wind (154 combined energy). It’s not pumping, but it’s the only window where you’ll get a few makeable ones.
From there, it’s a depressing slide. Friday the 11th drops right back to ankle-biters, and the whole second week is a mess of onshore and cross-shore winds, tiny swell, and no real juice. The energy values are all in the weak range, barely cracking 100. There’s a tiny blip on Sunday the 20th with 3ft S swell, but it’s cross-shore at 16 mph and short period – just a lumpy, messy paddle. The whole setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a proper surfboard.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, hit Thursday the 10th for the afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a long blank run. The forecast can always change, but right now, we’re in a dry spell. Keep your eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 24 | 25 | 39 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 170 | 97 | 34 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.55m | 4:25AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.60m | 5:28AM1.42m | 5:49PM1.66m | 6:24AM1.53m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:13AM1.62m | 7:28PM1.71m | 7:58AM1.68m | 8:12PM1.68m | 8:42AM1.69m | 8:54PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.04m | 11:27AM0.05m | 00:14AM-0.04m | 12:21PM-0.01m | 1:02AM-0.09m | 1:13PM-0.05m | 1:46AM-0.12m | 2:02PM-0.06m | 2:28AM-0.11m | 2:49PM-0.04m | 3:07AM-0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 25 | 39 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 76 | 49 | 34 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 9 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | ENE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 53 | 99 | 170 | 97 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 1 | 0 | 188 | 209 | 268 | 1013 | 468 | 468 | 879 | 879 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 78 | 647 | 1005 | 3233 | 646 |
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