Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. The surf at Manasquan Inlet is looking pretty flat and uninspiring over the next 16 days. There’s nothing here that’s going to get you out of bed in a hurry. The overall pattern is small, weak, and short-period, with most days offering at best "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The first few days are a write-off, with a real gap from now until Saturday 8th August where you’re just not going to get anything worth paddling for.

Let’s start from the beginning. Thursday 6th August through Friday 7th August is a total dud – swell is tiny, around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a period of just 5 to 6 seconds, and wind is cross-off but not helping. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 53 (Thursday afternoon) and 36 (Friday morning). Just not happening.

Saturday 8th August morning is the first time you see a "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" note, with a 2 ft swell from the S at 6 seconds (combined energy 52). The wind is a gentle cross-off in the morning, turning offshore by the afternoon. But even then, the swell is too weak and short-period to get excited about. Sunday 9th August is similar, with a 2 ft to 3 ft swell and light offshore winds, but the energy is still low.

From Monday 10th August through to Monday 17th August, it’s a real desert. The swell drops to 0.7 ft to 2 ft, periods are short, and the combined energy barely breaks 20. It’s just poor surf conditions day after day. There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday 18th August, with a 3 ft to 4 ft swell from the S, period of just 4 to 5 seconds, and offshore winds (combined energy 52 to 70). That’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still small, weak, and short-period. Not exactly a standout, but if you’re desperate, Tuesday afternoon might offer a few weak, clean lines.

The rest of the period into the 21st August is back to tiny, messy, and cross-shore winds. Nothing to write home about.

Water temperature on Thursday 6th August is 75°F, which is about 2°F above average for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than normal – not a big deal, but noticeable.

Overall, if you’re a beginner, the swell never gets above 4 ft, so it’s not too big, but the quality is so poor that it’s not really a learning-friendly window either. The best bet is a longboard or a foiler for the Tuesday 18th session, but don’t hold your breath. This is a classic summer flat spell for the Jersey coast. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on things, but for now, maybe clean the wax off your board and wait.

Rusty.

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