Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
26.0° C
3.0° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna be a tough one for the Jersey Shore. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at Manasquan Inlet, and for the next 16 days, it’s mostly a flat spell with some very ordinary wind. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 26th, with a tiny pulse of energy. After that, there’s a bigger, more promising swell on the horizon for the end of the month, but it’s a long way out.

The water temp is sitting right around average for August, so it’s a typical summer suit situation.

For the first week and a half, from Thursday, August 13th through Tuesday, August 25th, it’s a grim run. Swell heights are barely a ripple, often under 2 ft, and the combined energy is weak, barely cracking triple digits. The winds are all over the place—cross, cross-on, or just plain onshore. It’s a lot of small, choppy junk. Not worth paddling out for.

The first glimmer comes on Wednesday morning, August 26th. The wind switches to a light offshore NW breeze, cleaning things up. But it’s tiny. We’re looking at 1 ft from the ESE, with a period of 11 seconds. It’s a groundswell, so there’s a little bit of push, but the energy is still weak. It’s a “glassy” morning for the very small, long-period bump. This is a beginner-to-longboard-only kind of day, and only if you’re desperate.

That afternoon, the wind shifts to a light SW offshore, keeping it clean. The swell nudges up to 1 ft from the SE, with a slightly shorter 10-second period. The energy is still low. The report says “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a step up, but still barely a ripple.

The standout for the entire outlook is Thursday, August 27th. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 308 (moderate). The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a windswell. The morning looks messy with a cross-onshore SSE wind, but it’s a risk of thunderstorms. The afternoon, however, has a SW offshore wind, which will clean it up nicely. This is the biggest swell of the window at 5 ft from the E (240 energy, moderate). This is for the advanced crew only at Manasquan Inlet, as it’s right at the edge of being too big, and the short period will make it dumpy and fast. The offshore wind is the key. If it holds, the incoming tide could offer some dredging barrels for the experts.

Friday, August 28th, drops off. The morning is 5 ft from the E (183 energy) with a clean NW offshore wind, but the energy is fading. A decent morning session for the more experienced, but nothing compared to the day before.

So, look: the only true standout is the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th. That’s your best bet for a proper session. Everything before that is a bust. The long-range promises are promising, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
4
0.2
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
E
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
S
4
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.9
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3
9
8
9
8
13
16
12
9
134
159
81
37
14
8
68
69
41
25
42
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
NNW
5
N
15
SSE
30
NE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
SSW
25
S
35
SSW
25
W
10
NNW
15
SSW
15
NW
15
NNE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
SSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:21AM1.60m
8:35PM1.76m
9:09AM1.62m
9:22PM1.69m
9:57AM1.62m
10:09PM1.59m
10:46AM1.59m
10:57PM1.47m
11:33AM1.54m
11:45PM1.35m
12:20PM1.49m
00:35AM1.25m
1:07PM1.43m
1:25AM1.17m
Low Tide
2:21PM-0.08m
2:59AM-0.16m
3:10PM-0.06m
3:41AM-0.13m
3:57PM-0.00m
4:21AM-0.06m
4:43PM0.08m
5:00AM0.04m
5:30PM0.18m
5:39AM0.15m
6:20PM0.27m
6:22AM0.26m
7:19PM0.34m
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7:55
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Temp °C
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31
31
27
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26
22
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Feels °C
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32
29
26
26
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19
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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.

Manasquan Inlet is 4 km (2 miles) from Point Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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