Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.6°C
1.3° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right, grab a coffee, 'cause the next two weeks at Manasquan Inlet (United States) are gonna be a bit of a quiet stretch. I'm not gonna lie to you, it's mostly flat and frustrating. The wind and swell aren't getting on the same page, and the scores are just not there for any decent paddle surfing. The water temp is close to what you'd expect for this time of year, so that's not the issue.

The first real hint of anything is on Friday the 28th of August. We've got a tiny 2 ft swell rolling in from the ESE, but the wind is looking offshore out of the west. That'll keep the surface clean, but with a combined energy of just 61, it's weak. It's surfable, but you'll be hunting for scraps. The morning is your best bet.

Then we hit a massive gap. From Saturday the 29th right through to the 5th of September, it's a desert. The swell stays tiny, under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-off, onshore. A few mornings get a glassy or offshore breeze, like on the 31st of August with a 1.0 ft ESE swell and glassy conditions, but the energy is pitiful (17). It's just not worth the drive.

Look, Thursday the 3rd of September sees a slight bump in energy. The afternoon shows a 4 ft swell from the ENE, but the period is a short, choppy 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore from the southeast. The energy hits 121, which is moderate, but it's messy, poor surf. A couple of days later, on Saturday the 5th of September, the morning has a 3 ft E swell with a light cross-off breeze from the SSW, cleaning things up. The energy is 96, so it's nearly there, but the swell is still small and weak.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. We get a 3 ft swell from the east, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds. That's just windswell, and with a cross-shore breeze from the north-northeast at 9 mph, it's going to be chopped up and weak. The energy is only 64, so it's not even worth a second look.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, there's nothing here that would make me pull the wettie out of the cupboard. If you're desperate, the morning of the 28th of August or the 5th of September offer the only clean windows, but the surf is tiny. It's a kite surfer's kinda setup, not a surfer's. Keep an eye on it, but I'd say find another hobby for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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ESE
9
0.4
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9
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9
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8
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5
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ESE
9
0.7
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8
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7
0.3
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6
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6
0.2
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Energy kJ
17
29
45
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44
62
46
44
25
16
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12
12
6
7
16
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
30
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
E
10
SW
10
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
10
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
7:00PM1.55m
7:25AM1.38m
7:37PM1.59m
8:01AM1.45m
8:12PM1.59m
8:35AM1.50m
8:48PM1.57m
9:11AM1.54m
9:27PM1.52m
9:50AM1.57m
10:11PM1.45m
10:35AM1.58m
11:01PM1.38m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.18m
1:15AM0.08m
1:23PM0.13m
1:54AM0.03m
2:06PM0.10m
2:30AM-0.00m
2:48PM0.08m
3:05AM-0.02m
3:29PM0.08m
3:40AM-0.01m
4:10PM0.10m
4:15AM0.02m
4:55PM0.15m
4:54AM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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20
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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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