
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook here is a tough one for Manasquan Inlet. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, short-period windswell, constantly fighting onshore or cross-shore winds, and the surf quality is just plain poor for most of the next two weeks. The first real surfable moment doesn’t show up until Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary.
The Overall Pattern: The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with periods between 4 and 8 seconds, so it's all local windswell with no real push. The wind is a constant problem. A lot of onshore and cross-on conditions will keep the waves choppy and messy. For the first several days, the combined energy is weak, often below 100. There’s a gap of almost no surf worth mentioning from the start until Wednesday afternoon, July 29th.
Wednesday, July 29th – Morning: Still a no-go. The swell is 4 ft from the SE but with a weak 7-second period and cross-shore wind. The surf is poor.
Wednesday, July 29th – Afternoon: We finally get a window. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h, cleaning things up. Swell is 3 ft from the SE, period 7 seconds. The combined energy is only 70, so it’s weak. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s a session for the shortboard that’s desperate for a paddle, but don’t expect much.
Thursday, July 30th – Morning: Similar story. Swell drops to 2 ft from the SE, 8-second period. Wind is NW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. Combined energy is 62. Still ordinary, but clean.
Thursday, July 30th – Afternoon: This is the best of the bunch. The swell is still 2 ft, but the wind goes glassy – true glassy conditions, with a NW breeze at only 5 km/h. Combined energy is 68. This is the moment for a longboard or a funboard. It’s the only time the report mentions "glassy" conditions. This is the standout. The water temperature is 73°F, which is spot on average for this time of year, with only a +0.5°F anomaly, so nothing unusual for the Jersey Shore.
Friday, July 31st onwards: The bottom falls out. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods getting shorter, and the wind turns onshore or cross-on from the NE, SE, and SSE. The combined energy stays in the teens to low 50s. The surf is "poor" for the rest of the forecast period. There’s a couple of moments on August 11th where the wind goes offshore, but the swell is still weak (3 ft to 3 ft) and short period (6 seconds), combined energy around 62-65. It’s "surfable" but ordinary.
The Verdict: If you’re a beginner, the swell is mostly under 5 ft, so it’s not too big, but the conditions are so lumpy and weak that it won’t be fun. For experts, there’s nothing here that even registers. The only true standout is the glassy Thursday afternoon session on July 30th. That’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a long period of waiting for the next proper swell. The crowds at Manasquan Inlet can be "often" busy, but for a 2 ft glassy wave, you’ll likely have it to yourself. This is a classic summer lull.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 197 | 102 | 69 | 62 | 57 | 43 | 23 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 38 | 13 | 36 | 23 | 16 | 36 | 43 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | 9:45AM1.37m | 9:53PM1.50m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:34PM1.45m | 11:06AM1.44m | 11:20PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | 3:48PM0.16m | 4:12AM0.03m | 4:27PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | E 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
14 | 3 | 102 | 69 | 62 | 57 | 43 | 16 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 36 | 43 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 9 | E 6 | NE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 6 | — | — | SE 10 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 15 | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 6 | N 3 | — | SE 2 | S 3 | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
51 | 197 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 38 | 10 | 36 | 23 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1645 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 178 | 13 | 178 | 211 | 213 | 870 | 1290 | 393 | 148 | 84 | 5 |
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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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