Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Manasquan Inlet. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of small, messy days to sit through before we get a proper window.
The opening part of the period is a write-off. From Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st, we’re looking at tiny, weak, onshore slop. The swell is under 4ft with short, weak periods (6-7 seconds), and the wind is all wrong – cross-on or cross. The wave energy is sitting at poor levels (20 to 96). Honestly, you might as well leave the board at home.
Then things shift. The standout moment arrives on Wednesday the 22nd. Wednesday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. A solid 7ft S swell rolls in with a period of 8 seconds, delivering moderate energy (789). The real kicker is the wind: clean, offshore W wind at 16 mph. That means groomed, open faces. This is a break for advanced surfers anyway due to the jetty, and at 7ft it’s pushing into expert territory, especially at high tide. Wednesday afternoon stays clean with offshore wind, but the swell backs off to 6ft, and the energy dips (623). It’s still good, but the morning is the golden window.
After that, things fade fast. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to Monday the 3rd of August, we get a long stretch of mostly poor or ordinary conditions. Swell sizes hover between 1.0ft and 4ft, the energy is low (most days under 100), and the wind is either onshore, cross-shore, or variable. There are a few glassy or clean moments on Sunday the 26th morning, Tuesday the 28th, and the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. We’re talking waist-high dribble at best.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, those clean days with 2ft to 3ft S swell might give you something fun on a log, but don’t expect much push. The water temp doesn't have a specific anomaly given, so we’ll assume it’s around average for late July – typical Jersey summer warmth.
To wrap it up: Wednesday the 22nd, especially the morning, is your only real shot at proper waves. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this stretch of small, messy surf can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 28 | 15 | 29 | 25 | 93 | 81 | 171 | 572 | 438 | 134 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 47 | 19 | 85 | 62 | 61 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 217 | 185 | 134 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 18 | 18 | 85 | 62 | 3 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | SE 9 | S 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 12 | 15 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | N 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 29 | 25 | 93 | 81 | 171 | 572 | 438 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 47 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 61 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 87 | 516 | 416 | 1194 | 1194 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 98 | 54 | 211 | 0 | 54 | 235 | 0 | 84 | 646 | 0 |
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