
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey. I gotta be straight with you — the next 16 days are a tough stretch. There’s really no good surf in the window. We’ve got a long run of marginal or poor conditions, with a lot of small, weak swell and messy wind. The water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least that’s not a shock.
Let’s start with Sunday the 2nd. We’ve got a tiny 3ft SSE swell with a 4-second period, so basically no energy at all — combined energy is only 23 — and a cross wind means it’s just choppy. Monday morning the 3rd is the first time we see something that’s even close to surfable, with a 5ft SSE swell and an 8-second period, and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. Combined energy jumps to 264, which is moderate. But the forecast says it’s marginal, with heavy rain and risk of thunderstorms. That’s not a day to get excited about.
Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th are all poor. The swell stays under 5ft, mostly from the south, with short periods around 6-7 seconds, and the wind is generally cross-off or onshore. Energy stays low to moderate, with the highest reading on Thursday afternoon at 127 — still not enough to get the heart racing.
Friday the 7th morning is the only other time that gets a “surfable” nod — a 4ft S swell, 6-second period, light offshore wind, clean. Combined energy is 156. But the afternoon turns windy and messy again. Saturday the 8th is tiny and clean in the morning, but the afternoon gets a fresh cross breeze.
After that, it’s pretty much a washout. Sunday the 9th afternoon has a little 3ft S swell with offshore wind and clean conditions, but it’s weak — energy at 54. The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore wind, small swell, and very low energy, with readings dropping to single digits by the 15th. The 16th has a brief surfable morning with a 2ft SSE swell, 7-second period, and light offshore wind, but it’s still ordinary.
The best you’re looking at is Monday morning the 3rd, with that 5ft SSE swell and clean cross-off wind. That’s the standout, but it’s not a standout in the classic sense — more like the least worst option. For advanced surfers, that’s your window. If you’re a beginner, this whole stretch is too small and weak to bother with. There’s a big gap of nothing from the 8th onward, with only a few glimmers. Honestly, this is a blank run for the area, and it’s not unusual.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 25 | 58 | 264 | 256 | 179 | 70 | 116 | 54 | 61 | 81 | 47 | 64 | 127 | 94 | 97 | 86 | 130 | 27 | 35 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:34PM1.45m | 11:06AM1.44m | 11:20PM1.39m | 11:53AM1.48m | 00:13AM1.33m | 12:45PM1.51m | 1:10AM1.28m | 1:41PM1.53m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:42PM1.55m | 3:21AM1.23m | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.21m | 5:20AM0.07m | 6:01PM0.25m | 6:04AM0.12m | 7:09PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.16m | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 26 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | — | E 11 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
1 | 14 | — | 264 | — | 179 | 70 | 116 | 54 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 55 | 2 | 64 | 27 | 20 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 8 | NNE 2 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 |
20 | 25 | 58 | — | 256 | 1 | 11 | 82 | — | — | 81 | 47 | 64 | 127 | 94 | 97 | 86 | 130 | — | 35 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1004 | 1478 | 1056 | 35 | 13 | 54 | 84 | 203 | 213 | 870 | 468 | 235 | 468 | 235 | 39 | 0 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 47 |
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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.
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