Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same spot but in feet and miles. Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days is mostly a dud, with one solid morning worth chasing. Water temp is about 74°F, right around normal for late July.
The first few days – Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st – are flat and ugly. Tiny 2ft bumps, onshore wind, no energy. Not worth suiting up.
Then Wednesday morning, July 22, that’s the one. A S swell rolls in at around 6ft, with a 8-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 15 mph, clean and lined up. Combined energy is moderate at 666. Swell direction is close to the optimum SSE, and with offshore wind the jetty should be clean. It’s a bit overhead for beginners, but advanced surfers will have fun. Expect the crowd – it’s often packed here. That morning is the standout.
Wednesday afternoon drops to about 4ft with the
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 24 | 40 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 33 | 51 | 504 | 450 | 260 | 261 | 161 | 109 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 58 | 44 | 49 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 3 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 40 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 287 | 216 | 260 | 261 | 161 | 109 | 28 | 33 | 18 | 58 | 44 | 49 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | N 3 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | N 3 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 33 | 51 | 504 | 450 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 10 | 14 | 135 | 516 | 452 | 1194 | 531 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 51 | 156 | 29 |
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