Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the local stretch.
We’ve got a bit of a quiet spell, so don’t rush for the car. The first real chance to get wet hits Monday afternoon, August 3rd, at Manasquan Inlet. The swell is a modest 4ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (207). The wind is blowing offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which is going to keep the surface nice and clean. The water’s sitting at 75°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but a bit of a treat. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. It’s got good shape, clean conditions, and the vibe is right. Just a heads up, this spot is marked as advanced, so if you’re just starting out, that 4ft might be a bit punchy, and the jetty can make things tricky.
After that, it goes quiet. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with onshore wind and messy junky waves. Wednesday the 5th morning has a tiny 3ft swell and glassy conditions, but it’s pretty ordinary – more of a paddle than a surf. The whole rest of the week and into the second week looks flat or blown out. There’s a long gap from Tuesday the 4th all the way through to the end of the forecast on August 18th with no real surf on offer. The swell energy drops to weak single and double-digit numbers, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore, with some strong onshore gusts. If you’re a beginner, stay home – the few tiny waves aren’t worth the hassle. For the experienced crew, it’s a waiting game. The forecast is less reliable that far out, but it doesn’t look promising. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just takes a nap.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the sky, and don’t force it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 207 | 130 | 86 | 79 | 121 | 63 | 47 | 57 | 34 | 73 | 83 | 51 | 46 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 52 | 61 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:00PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 207 | 130 | 86 | 48 | 121 | 63 | 3 | 57 | 34 | 2 | 56 | 51 | 6 | 48 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 41 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 4 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | 79 | — | — | 47 | 4 | — | 73 | 83 | — | 46 | — | — | 28 | — | 52 | 61 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 54 | 62 | 235 | 22 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 123 | 1201 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2503 | 123 |
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