Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
21.7° C
0.1° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 52 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manasquan Inlet this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, things are looking pretty flat and quiet around here. We’ve got a long stretch of minimal swell and a lot of the time the wind isn’t doing us any favours either. It’s going to be a case of waiting it out.

Right off the bat, from Sunday afternoon the 12th through to the end of that week, there’s barely a wave to be had. Swell heights are stuck below 2ft with weak energy readings – the highest we see is 32 (the combined swell energy) on that first Sunday, and it’s a mess. Winds are cross or cross-off, and the water temperature is sitting at 71° with a tiny anomaly of 0.3°, so pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

We get a little bump on Monday the 20th of July. The swell picks up to 4ft in the morning from the south, with a period of only 5 seconds – that’s a real short-period, choppy affair. The combined energy is weak at 85. It gets bigger in the afternoon, hitting 6ft from the south, with a period of 6 seconds and energy jumping to a moderate 208. That’s the only real size we see, but 6ft is getting up there, and with such short periods, it’s going to be pretty messy. It’s more of a challenge than a joy. There’s a risk of storms, too.

Manasquan Inlet is the only spot on the cards. It’s a beach and jetty setup, very consistent, but exposed to the swell. It’s an advanced wave. The winds are glassy on Monday morning which is a major positive – clean conditions. The afternoon turns cross-shore and chop picks up. After that, it drops off again quickly.

Tuesday the 21st has some surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. Swell from the SSE at 5ft, period of 6 seconds, with a combined energy of a moderate 134. The wind is cross-off and clean, so it’s not all bad, but the quality is still low.

Looking further out, we’re back into tiny surf for the rest of the month. Nothing recommended really stands out after that Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Monday the 20th might give you a few glassy, short-period bumps, but don’t expect much. It’s a lean run for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
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5
0.3
SE
9
0.2
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9
0.3
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9
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4
0.4
SE
9
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9
0.3
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9
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5
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6
0.4
SSE
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0.2
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8
0.4
SSE
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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20
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16
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24
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6
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12
3
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
5
SSW
10
SSE
25
S
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
15
W
15
NNW
25
N
5
WNW
20
NNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
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High Tide
6:14PM1.76m
6:51AM1.41m
7:10PM1.81m
7:46AM1.47m
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
Low Tide
00:50AM-0.06m
12:45PM-0.05m
1:45AM-0.13m
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
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5:37
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8:25
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Feels °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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