Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the Jersey surf scene. The next couple of weeks look pretty flat and frustrating for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swells, and the wind is going to be a pain in the arse for a lot of it. Don’t get your hopes up, but let’s see if there’s a glimmer of something.
Right now, the best we’ve got is a very small window at Manasquan Inlet. This spot is a beach and jetty setup, and it’s very consistent. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
On Monday morning, August 24th, we’ve got a tiny 1.0ft swell coming from the ESE with a 12-second period. The combined energy is weak (42). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The waves are surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Honestly, it’s a knee-high dribble, and you’ll be fighting for scraps. Even the afternoon looks poor with a fresh offshore wind, but the surf is just too small to care.
Things go downhill from there. Tuesday, August 25th through to Sunday, August 30th is a complete write-off. The swell stays tiny, the period drops off, and the wind is a mess – cross, cross-on, and even onshore. The energy is weak, barely cracking 99. Don’t bother paddling out; it’s not worth the effort.
Monday, August 31st offers a tiny bit of hope in the afternoon with a very long period 18-second swell from the ESE, but it’s only 0.7ft. The combined energy is still weak (58). A moderate offshore wind will have it looking clean, but you’d need a surfboard made of paper to catch anything. It’s too small.
The first week of September is a different story, but not a good one. From Tuesday, September 1st through to Monday, September 7th, the swell energy picks up significantly, hitting 346 (strong) by the afternoon of the 6th. The swell heights push up to 5ft on the morning of the 5th. But here’s the kicker: the wind is relentless from the NE and ENE, blowing cross-on or onshore. It’s going to be a choppy, messy, lumpy nightmare. With that much wind and a beach setup, this is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Unless you’re an expert looking for a beatdown, stay away.
Tuesday, September 8th finally shows a light cross-offshore breeze with a 2ft, 10-second E swell. The energy is moderate (103). It’s clean, but still small. Another day of waiting for something better.
So, to wrap it up: the best of a bad bunch is the tiny, clean window on Monday morning, August 24th. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s the only time the wind and swell line up for a clean look. The rest of the period is either flat, windy, or both. The longer-range stuff towards the end of the first week of September has size, but the wind absolutely ruins it. Keep your board in the car and your eyes on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 6 |
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27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 44 | 39 | 26 | 70 | 51 | 45 | 36 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 53 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:04AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.50m | 6:47AM1.31m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:25AM1.38m | 7:37PM1.59m | 8:01AM1.45m | 8:12PM1.59m | 8:35AM1.50m | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.30m | 11:52PM0.20m | 11:54AM0.24m | 00:35AM0.14m | 12:39PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.08m | 1:23PM0.13m | 1:54AM0.03m | 2:06PM0.10m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 44 | 39 | 26 | 70 | 51 | 39 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 | S 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 5 | E 9 | — | — |
27 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 20 | — | — | 20 | 25 | 46 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | S 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | NW 2 | WNW 2 | — | NW 2 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 45 | — | 45 | — | — | 18 | 5 | 17 | 53 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 13 | 396 | 405 | 152 | 152 | 211 | 360 | 360 | 394 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 255 | 870 | 29 | 18 | 203 | 1 |
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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.
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