Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 (Jul 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here, looking at what’s on the table for our stretch of coast. The whole upcoming window is a bit of a mess for decent surf, I’m not gonna lie. There’s a long, quiet stretch right from the start until about the third week.
The only place with any recommendations is Manasquan Inlet, and the story is pretty bleak for a long time. It’s a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, but the energy just isn’t there.
We kick off on Sunday, July 5th, with some small, weak swell from the ESE at 1ft, but the wind is cross from the SSE, making for poor, chop conditions. The water is sitting at a very warm 73°, which is 4° above average for this time of year – much warmer than normal, which is notable. The combined swell energy is low (19).
The rest of that week and the next are a total write-off. From Monday, July 6th, all the way through to Sunday, July 19th, we see the same story: tiny waves, from 0.7ft to maybe 3ft, but the wind is either cross, cross-on, or onshore from the NE or ESE, keeping the surface chopped up and sloppy. The combined energy is consistently weak, staying under 100. There are some brief moments of offshore wind, like on Friday morning, July 10th, and Monday morning, July 13th, but the swell is virtually non-existent at 1ft and 0.7ft, so there’s nothing to ride. It’s a classic case of no swell making the best wind a waste.
Finally, we get a pulse of energy on Monday, July 20th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ESE with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy jumps to moderate at 110. The wind is light cross-on from the SSE, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but this is the best looking wave in the whole forecast, and it’s still not great. This swell is short period and a bit weak for this spot.
Honestly, for 16 days, there’s no true standout. The only half-decent chance is that Monday, July 20th, but at 4ft with a short period and light onshore wind, it’s just a mediocre day. For experts, the jetty can hold a bit of shape, but beginners should stay away as it will be a bit shifty.
It’s a long drought of poor surf. The blanks are normal for a summer setup like this when the wind doesn’t cooperate. We’ll just have to watch the charts and hope something changes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 15 | 44 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 54 | 51 | 43 | 94 | 67 | 67 | 54 | 38 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:42AM1.30m | 11:47PM1.38m | 12:27PM1.36m | 00:36AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.42m | 1:30AM1.30m | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.11m | 6:21PM0.31m | 6:39AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | E 4 | E 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 54 | 38 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 30 | 19 | 33 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | E 7 | SSE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 10 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | E 4 | S 5 | S 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WNW 2 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSW 2 |
| kJ | 4 | 44 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 54 | 51 | 43 | 94 | 67 | 67 | — | — | 8 | 17 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 9 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2438 | 881 | 29 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 114 | 62 | 359 | 359 | 255 | 359 | 360 | 116 | 360 | 13 | 29 | 56 | 84 | 235 | 213 |
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