Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s take a hard look at the next 16 days for the Manasquan Inlet area. I’m gonna level with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast doesn’t have a single standout session, and I wouldn’t even call any of it "good." We’ve got a long, dry spell of flat, weak, or messy conditions that’s gonna test your patience.

The first day we even see a glimmer of surfable waves is Saturday, the 8th of August. But even then, it’s only in the knee-to-waist high range, with a weak 3 ft swell from the S. The combined energy is just moderate (109) on Saturday morning, and it drops off immediately. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, so at least it’ll be clean, but the waves are just ordinary. That’s as good as it gets for the first week, and it’s not saying much.

After that Saturday, we slip back into a real lull. From Sunday the 9th all the way through Thursday the 18th of August, we’re looking at tiny, choppy, or glassy scraps. The swell barely hits 2 ft, and most days it’s under 2 ft. The wind is all over the place – onshore, cross, and glassy – but with waves that small, it doesn’t matter. The combined energy is low, usually under 100. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

Then, on Tuesday the 18th of August, the ocean shows a little pulse in the afternoon. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s short-period, windswell stuff, and the combined energy jumps to 143 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll look okay. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprise there. Still, this is nothing special – just a brief moment of weak, short-period swell.

The most notable event comes on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy spikes to 376 (strong). That’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the N, which will put a cross-chop on the surface. For a break like Manasquan Inlet, which is a beach/jetty setup, this size is starting to get into advanced territory, and the short period will make it dumpy. It’s not a clean, lined-up day. It might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, honestly.

The rest of the 19th and the 20th and 21st fall back into a boring, onshore, weak pattern. There’s just nothing to get excited about. The surf here is very consistent as a spot, but this run of poor conditions is a real bummer. I’d say save your energy and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

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