Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Manasquan Inlet.
To be straight with ya, the next 16 days are lookin’ pretty flat. We got a long stretch here with hardly any surf worth paddlin’ out for. The water’s a balmy 78°, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice touch if you’re just goin’ for a swim.
We kick things off Tuesday morning with a tiny 1 ft SSE swell. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy is weak at just 14. There’s simply not enough push to get excited about. Tuesday afternoon stays tiny at 1.0 ft.
Wednesday through Saturday of this week are a total bust. We’re looking at ankle-snappers and knee-high dribblers, with swell heights barely breaking 1 ft most days. The combined energy stays well under 100, so you’re better off waxin’ your stick and waitin’. A little glassy moment on Saturday afternoon with a 1 ft SSE swell is about the best we get, but that’s sayin’ somethin’.
Sunday afternoon on the 16th of August sees a spike to a 3 ft S swell, but the period is a short 4 seconds with onshore wind howlin’ at 22 mph. That’s gonna be choppy and messy. Not your friend.
The following week (starting Monday the 17th) shows a slight pulse of energy. Monday morning brings a 3 ft SSE swell with a moderate 12 mph cross-off wind. Combined energy hits 86. It’s *clean* but the size is still pretty small for this advanced spot.
Now, if there’s one tiny standout in this whole dry spell, it’s Thursday the 20th of August. We get a morning session with 2 ft of ESE swell, a 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (110). It ain’t big, but the conditions are clean and the long period means it’ll have some shape. For a wave-starved window, that’s your best bet.
After that, it fades back into the doldrums. We get another little pulse on Sunday the 23rd with a 3 ft SSE swell and clean conditions, but it’s weak and inconsistent.
Bottom line: don’t hold your breath. It’s a flat spell. For real surf, you’d need a miracle. For now, maybe focus on the warm water and a cold drink.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | E 14 | S 4 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 153 | 86 | 51 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | 11:33AM1.54m | 11:45PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 86 | 51 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 4 | SE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 10 | E 13 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 12 | — | 2 | 1 | 38 | 153 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1004 | 2641 | 1004 | 1532 | 1303 | 647 | 1004 | 3233 | 51 | 2446 | 558 | 778 | 13 | 152 | 152 | 879 | 1202 | 907 | 22 | 56 | 59 |
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