Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.9° C
1.0° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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77
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64
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51
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Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
2:13AM1.24m
2:42PM1.55m
3:21AM1.23m
3:51PM1.59m
4:33AM1.27m
5:00PM1.65m
5:40AM1.35m
6:02PM1.72m
6:38AM1.45m
6:58PM1.77m
7:31AM1.54m
7:48PM1.79m
Low Tide
8:28PM0.27m
8:17AM0.18m
9:39PM0.22m
9:30AM0.16m
10:42PM0.13m
10:35AM0.10m
11:40PM0.04m
11:36AM0.03m
00:34AM-0.04m
12:34PM-0.03m
1:26AM-0.11m
1:29PM-0.07m
2:14AM-0.16m
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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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