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Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast
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Manasquan Inlet surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
5.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
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 kJ (?) | 104 | 156 | 203 | 279 | 168 | 187 | 240 | 66 | 155 | 62 | 88 | 132 | 94 | 136 | 112 | 229 | 209 | 143 | 81 | 57 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:48AM 1.50 | 7:16PM 1.58 | 7:30AM 1.49 | 7:55PM 1.61 | 8:10AM 1.46 | 8:33PM 1.61 | 8:49AM 1.41 | 9:10PM 1.58 | 9:29AM 1.33 | 9:46PM 1.52 | 10:10AM 1.25 | 10:24PM 1.44 | 10:53AM 1.17 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:33AM -0.03 | 12:59PM -0.09 | 1:20AM -0.06 | 1:39PM -0.09 | 2:04AM -0.07 | 2:17PM -0.06 | 2:45AM -0.06 | 2:52PM -0.01 | 3:24AM -0.02 | 3:26PM 0.06 | 4:02AM 0.03 | 3:58PM 0.14 | 4:39AM 0.10 | 4:30PM 0.23 | ||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 9 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | -4 | -3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | -1 | 1 | |
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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.
Manasquan Inlet is 4 km (2 miles) from Point Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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