Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
25.4° C
2.6° 

Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period with SE 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 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 17th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 17th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about this next stretch. I’m not gonna lie, this forecast is a bit of a bummer. We got a long, flat, and messy run ahead, but there are a couple of glimmers if you’re willing to wait.

We start off with something rideable, but it ain't pretty. On Monday morning, the 17th, Manasquan Inlet is seeing small 3ft surf from the SSE. It’s clean enough, but there’s barely any push behind it, with the combined swell energy way down at 77. The water is a warm 78°, which is about 5° warmer than the usual for this time of year – that’s a big deal, making the lack of waves sting a bit more. After that, things go totally flat. From Monday afternoon through the rest of the week and into the next, we’re looking at tiny, weak, and mostly poor surf. The swell drops to 2ft or less, and the winds are all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, or just too light. To be honest, there’s a big gap of about 5 days where you’re better off doing anything else. The energy is pathetic, with readings dropping into the 20s and 30s.

Now, there is a little pulse around the 25th. Tuesday the 25th sees the swell start to push up. Tuesday morning is still a mess, but by the afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft from the S. The problem is the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and junky. The energy is moderate (192), but the quality just isn't there. It’s rideable for the keen, but it won't be pretty. Wednesday the 26th sees the swell drop back down and the wind goes straight onshore, so that’s a no-go.

The real kick happens on the 28th. That Friday gets a serious spike in energy. The combined energy jumps to 482 on Friday morning, with a 3ft SSE swell. But the wind is screaming from the NE at 30 km/h, a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and blown out. This isn't a paddle surfer's wave; this is more of a kite-surfing situation if anything. The swell is there, but the conditions will be rough. The direction is close to the old jetty’s optimum SSE, but with that wind, it’s just not going to be clean.

So, what’s the verdict? The standout is that brief window on the 25th afternoon where we get some size, but it’s let down by the wind. The second, more powerful one, is the big energy on the 28th, but that's for the wind sports crew. For a proper surf, there’s nothing on the table that’s worth getting too fired up about. The long-range stuff for the 29th and beyond fades back into the small and messy category, so don’t hold your breath. It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change, and this area tends not to stay flat forever.

Keep the faith.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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109
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
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35
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20
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High Tide
11:33AM1.54m
11:45PM1.35m
12:20PM1.49m
00:35AM1.25m
1:07PM1.43m
1:25AM1.17m
1:55PM1.39m
2:18AM1.11m
2:47PM1.35m
3:16AM1.09m
3:43PM1.35m
4:16AM1.11m
4:41PM1.38m
Low Tide
5:30PM0.18m
5:39AM0.15m
6:20PM0.27m
6:22AM0.26m
7:19PM0.34m
7:16AM0.35m
8:24PM0.37m
8:20AM0.40m
9:26PM0.37m
9:22AM0.40m
10:20PM0.32m
10:17AM0.36m
11:08PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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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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