Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Manasquan Inlet are looking pretty flat and frustrating for the most part. We've got a long stretch of small, weak, and wind-affected waves ahead, so don't expect much action.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning session is the clear standout across the entire 16-day window. The wind will be swinging offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which is a major positive, keeping the faces clean. We're looking at a modest 4 ft of swell rolling in from the SSE, but here's the kicker – the combined energy is moderate at 221, and with an 8-second period, it's a short-period wind swell. The break is exposed and very consistent, so it'll be breaking. It's not huge, but with offshore wind and a clean surface, it's the best we've got. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The afternoon of the 22nd offers a smaller 3 ft with the same offshore wind, but it's a downgrade in energy. After that, from Thursday the 23rd all the way through to the end of the month, it's a grim run of tiny, weak swell with bad cross-onshore winds. Most days see less than 3 ft of bump and the energy readings are low, often below 100. The wind is a constant problem, making things choppy and messy.

Now, into the start of August, there's a tiny flicker of life. On Saturday, August 1st, the afternoon session goes glassy with no wind. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the south with a combined energy of just 52 and a short 5-second period. It's surfable but very ordinary, just knee-high slop. The next morning, Monday, August 3rd, also goes glassy, with a 2 ft swell from the ENE and a 5-second period, energy at 44. Again, it's surfable but nothing to write home about.

Overall, the only real shout is Wednesday morning, July 22nd. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat gap with very little on offer. Keep your expectations low.

Rusty

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