Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Manasquan Inlet. This is a jetty and beach break, advanced level, and it’s very consistent. The water’s about 72° right now, which is normal for this time of year.
First real surf? Forget the first few days. From Tuesday the 14th through Saturday morning the 18th, it’s flat. Tiny waves like 0.3ft to 0.6ft, weak energy in the teens and 20s, and the wind is all over the place. Not worth a look.
Saturday afternoon the 18th is the first glimmer. Glassy, no wind, with a 3ft swell from the east-northeast, but a super short 4-second period. Energy is just 43, so it’s weak. Sunday the 19th has offshore winds, a 2ft to 3ft swell from the south-southeast, period 7 to 8 seconds, energy up to 74. Still small, but clean.
The one to circle is Wednesday the 22nd of July. That afternoon shows a 4ft swell from the south-southeast, 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 362 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the west at 3 mph. It’s clean, and the jetty should line it up. That’s your best bet.
After that, it’s back to small stuff through the end of the month. Waves around 2ft to 3ft, mostly cross-shore or onshore wind, and energy in the 50s to 120s. There’s a glassy morning on the 27th with a 2ft SE swell, but it’s just ordinary. The 28th and 29th are small and choppy.
For a consistent spot, this is a quiet stretch. But that Wednesday afternoon session is the one to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | E 15 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | E 14 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 40 | 36 | 69 | 73 | 100 | 44 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 36 | 69 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | E 17 | NNW 2 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 14 | E 13 | SE 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | S 6 | NNW 2 | ENE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 19 | 37 | 1 | — | — | — | 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 33 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 100 | 44 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2438 | 1216 | 257 | 22 | 121 | 152 | 152 | 10 | 870 | 879 | 907 | 879 | 870 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 211 | 10 |
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