Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in from the Jersey Shore. Let’s be real, the next couple of weeks are gonna test your patience. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start, with a little pulse of something towards the end of the second week.
The view from Manasquan Inlet is bleak for the immediate future. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 73°, so that’s something, but the waves are a no-show. We’re talkin’ tiny, weak, and messy. The combined energy is barely a whisper, with values like 138 (moderate) dropping down to single digits. Wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-off, churning up nothing. You’ll be staring at a lake for the first week and a half. Don’t bother paddling out until we get a change.
There’s a gap of about 10 days here with absolutely nothing worth mentioning. Then, things get interesting. On Saturday the 12th of September, we finally see some life. A 7 ft swell from the ENE shows up in the morning, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy jumpin’ to 382 (strong). The wind is light offshore from the NW, so the setup is looking clean. By the afternoon, it builds to 8 ft from the same direction, with energy up to 622 (strong). This is the standout window. It’s a solid, powerful swell, but at that size and with a short period, it’s going to be a handful. That’s expert-only territory, and with the crowd profile at Manasquan Inlet, you can expect it to be pretty busy. This is a big, powerful, short-period swell that’s better suited for the more experienced locals.
The Sunday the 13th of September morning still has a bit of leftover energy, 4 ft from the ENE, with glassy conditions. It’s a drop in size, but those clean early morning waves could be a nice, less intense option. After that, the energy fades right back out, and we’re back to tiny, weak surf for the rest of the forecast.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of nothing, then a short, punchy window for the experts on the 12th. If you’re not in that crew, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 75 | 50 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 40 | 18 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 27 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.57m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.26m | 1:25PM1.54m | 2:06AM1.23m | 2:31PM1.53m | 3:15AM1.25m | 3:41PM1.55m | 4:25AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.60m | 5:28AM1.42m | 5:49PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:56PM0.26m | 6:45AM0.22m | 8:16PM0.27m | 8:07AM0.24m | 9:28PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.21m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.04m | 11:27AM0.05m | 00:14AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | NNE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 75 | 50 | 31 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | S 3 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 36 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | NW 2 | N 3 | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | S 6 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 62 | 50 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 20 | 40 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 14 | 35 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 443 | 879 | 47 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 188 | 704 | 152 | 64 | 383 | 359 | 29 | 1004 | 395 | 51 | 10 | 24 | 393 |
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