Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
25.2° C
2.1° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 (Aug 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here with a look at what's happening at Manasquan Inlet. Gotta be honest, this stretch ahead is a tough one. We've got a long dry spell of real poor conditions before a couple of windows open up, but even then, it's nothing to write home about. Let’s break it down.

We're starting out with a bit of a kick in the teeth. From now through to the end of next week, it's pretty much flat and/or junk. There’s some tiny swell around, but it's mixed with onshore or cross winds, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." For the first eight days, from Sunday the 9th through to Sunday the 16th, the swell is small—anywhere from 0.7ft to 2ft—with super short periods around 5-7 seconds. The water is a balmy 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be using that as an excuse to get wet.

There’s a bit of a shift around Monday the 17th. The morning shows a glassy clean-up with 4ft of SSE swell. The period is still short at 5 seconds, though, so the combined wave energy is only moderate at (77). It's surfable, but very ordinary. The glassy conditions are a big positive, but the shape will be pretty weak. The afternoon sees the wind pick up from the S at 16 mph, making a mess of things.

The next real glimpse comes Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. We've got another glassy start with 3ft of SSE swell, this time with a slightly better 8-second period. The combined energy climbs to (136), which is moderate. It’s still not amazing, but that glassy, clean surface is a major win. It’s the best we'll see for a while, even if it’s only a 1 out of 10 on the score. Crowds are often an issue here, and this might draw a few out for the clean conditions.

After that, it's back to the struggle. Wednesday the 19th brings onshore wind, and Thursday the 20th sees a bigger pulse of 5ft S swell but ruined by onshore flow. That size is getting too big for beginners, but it’s messy with cross-onshore wind, so it's not great for anyone. The energy is strong at (210) but the quality is zip.

There’s a final, quiet hope on Saturday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. The 24th morning shows a glassy 3ft ENE swell, but with a 4-second period, which is total windswell. The energy is weak at (72). It’s another "ordinary" slot. To be honest, if you've got a kite, the setup on the 20th and 21st with that bigger swell and strong cross winds (S up to 22 mph) looks way more exciting for jumping than it does for paddle surfing.

So, the standout, if you can call it that, is the Tuesday morning, 18th of August. It’s the cleanest window we get. For the rest of the 16-day run, you're mostly going to be sitting on the beach. The consistent poor ratings tell the story—it’s just a funk.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
E
10
SSE
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
S
15
WNW
15
SW
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30
WNW
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High Tide
5:00PM1.65m
5:40AM1.35m
6:02PM1.72m
6:38AM1.45m
6:58PM1.77m
7:31AM1.54m
7:48PM1.79m
8:21AM1.60m
8:35PM1.76m
9:09AM1.62m
9:22PM1.69m
9:57AM1.62m
10:09PM1.59m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.10m
11:40PM0.04m
11:36AM0.03m
00:34AM-0.04m
12:34PM-0.03m
1:26AM-0.11m
1:29PM-0.07m
2:14AM-0.16m
2:21PM-0.08m
2:59AM-0.16m
3:10PM-0.06m
3:41AM-0.13m
3:57PM-0.00m
4:21AM-0.06m
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Temp °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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