
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE 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 (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 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 level with you—this stretch ahead is a real grind. The next 16 days are looking lean for Manasquan Inlet, with only a few brief windows of halfway decent conditions. There’s no real fire in this forecast, so temper your expectations.
The first couple of days, from Saturday the 25th through Sunday the 26th, are a write-off. The swell is tiny, around 3 ft to 3 ft from the ESE, with a short, weak period of just 7 seconds. The wind is on or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the 60s to low 70s. It’s just poor surf, so don’t bother.
Monday the 27th morning might offer a tiny glimmer. The swell drops to 2 ft, still from the ESE, and the period stays short at 7 seconds. But the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SSW, which cleans things up. The energy is a meager 43. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for something rideable. The afternoon turns ugly again with a 15 mph cross-shore wind and a score of zero.
From Tuesday the 28th all the way through to Sunday the 3rd of August, it’s the same story: small, weak swell (1 ft to 3 ft), short periods (5 to 8 seconds), and mostly poor wind. The combined energy stays low, under 100 for most of it, barely touching 115 on the 31st afternoon, but that’s with a cross-shore wind and poor conditions. There’s a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind, plus some rain and thunderstorms. It’s just not happening.
The only real standout in this whole run is a brief window on Wednesday morning, August 5th. The wind is light offshore from the west at 3 mph, which is clean. Swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is still low at 67. It’s surfable, but only just. The morning of Thursday the 6th also has a light offshore from the west, but the swell is even smaller at 2 ft, and the energy drops to 32. Clean, but tiny.
The rest of the run through to Sunday the 9th of August is more of the same: tiny, weak swell and poor to clean but tiny conditions. The water temperature is about 74°F, which is normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort.
Honestly, there’s no standout swell here. The best on offer is the Wednesday morning, August 5th, with that clean offshore wind. But it’s a micro-swell. If you’re desperate, you’ll find a few closeouts, but don’t expect much. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat spell. For a spot like Manasquan Inlet, this is a tough run, but forecasts can change. For now, keep the board in the car and wait.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 |
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65 | 73 | 73 | 69 | 71 | 62 | 43 | 42 | 23 | 94 | 31 | 15 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 44 | 49 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 6:48PM1.51m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.20m | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 |
1 | — | 73 | 69 | 71 | 62 | 43 | 42 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 39 | 29 | 37 | 44 | 26 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | E 6 | — | E 6 | S 5 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 59 | 2 | 49 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — |
65 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 16 | 94 | 31 | — | 12 | 12 | 20 | 54 | 56 | — | 34 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 150 | 46 | 84 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 1536 | 0 | 396 | 699 | 220 | 558 | 230 | 252 | 255 | 646 | 18 | 54 | 196 | 0 |
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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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