
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s gonna be a lean couple of weeks around here, but there’s a couple of flashes of something worth paddling out for if you’re patient.
For the next week and a half, it’s grim. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the combined wave energy is weak (64). There’s a long, frustrating gap with no surf worth mentioning. Wednesday morning, July 8th, sees a weak 3ft from the ENE with a short 6-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. It’s just chopped-up mush. The water temp is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but honestly, that’s about the only thing going for it.
We finally get a little glimmer on Friday morning, July 10th. The wind goes glassy, WNW at 3 mph, with a tiny 1.0ft from the east at 8 seconds. The energy is rock bottom (26). It’s glassy, sure, but you’ll be fighting for ankle-biters. Not worth a dedicated trip.
The first real chance of something half-decent comes on Wednesday afternoon, July 15th. It’s still small, only 3ft from the south with a short 5-second period, but the wind is going cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is still low (47), so manage your expectations. This is “surfable but ordinary” territory.
Then, hold onto your board. Saturday afternoon, July 18th, things get a bit more interesting. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south with that same short 5-second period, but the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. That’s a clean, offshore blast. The combined energy finally hits a moderate 117. It’s not huge, but it’s the first time we’ve got some real push with clean conditions.
Now, the standout – and it’s a big one – is Sunday morning, July 19th. We’ve got 7ft of south swell. That’s solid, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 564. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit dumpy and walled-up, especially on the beach. This is strictly for the crew on proper boards who know the paddle-out. Wind is a messy cross-shore from the NNE at 12 mph, which will throw some chop on it. Still, for size alone, this is the day. Remember this is a week and a half away, so don’t set your watch by it yet.
Monday afternoon, July 20th, sees another pulse of 6ft from the south, with energy at a very strong 638, but the wind is onshore, making it choppy. It’s a raw, powerful mess.
Overall, if you’ve got a kite, Sunday the 19th might be your jam. For paddle surfing, that Wednesday the 15th and Saturday the 18th are your best bets for clean, rideable waves, even if they aren’t huge. Don't hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
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53 | 45 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | 11:46AM-0.00m | 00:50AM-0.06m | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | E 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 9 |
53 | 45 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 |
8 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | — | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
— | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 8 | — | 18 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 22 | 20 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 359 | 47 | 18 | 359 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 13 | 64 | 516 | 84 | 646 | 658 | 781 | 879 | 1202 | 1004 | 188 | 14 | 406 |
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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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