
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the Manasquan Inlet outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s looking pretty grim for a solid stretch. The first week and a half is a real battle. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, the surf is just a mess. We’ve got a persistent run of onshore and cross-shore winds, mostly from the east and southeast, with a constant low-energy, short-period swell under 3 ft. The period is often under 8 seconds, meaning no real push or shape. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, hovering in the 35 to 102 range – just nothing to get excited about. It’s choppy, it’s messy, and the scores are reflecting that. It’s a genuine write-off for paddle surfing during that period. Honestly, with those winds and that weak, bumpy surf, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than trying to get a decent wave face.
The water temperature is sitting at 74°, about 1° above the long-term average, so it’s just about normal for this time of year. Nothing wild there.
There’s a long gap with no real standouts until we get into the first week of August. The only light in the tunnel is shaping up for Monday morning, August 3rd. That’s a full 11 days away, so keep that in mind, but the setup is promising. We’ve got a light cross-offshore wind from the northwest at 9 mph, which will clean things up nicely. The swell is coming from the SSE at 4 ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 181 (moderate), which is the best we’ve seen in the whole run. It’s still not a huge swell, but it’s the most we’ve got, and with that clean wind, it’s the one bright spot. The break is very consistent, but it’s also an advanced spot, so this isn’t for beginners. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so expect company.
For a break like Manasquan Inlet, which is a beach/jetty setup, the period is on the shorter side for that energy, so don’t expect long, drawn-out lines. But it’s a clean, surfable wave, and that’s the best we’ve got.
Beyond that morning, Monday afternoon clouds over with an onshore wind, and the rest of the forecast fades back into poor conditions. The 7th of August shows a few more clean, cross-offshore windows, but with very small swell (3 ft) and low energy, it’s just a marginal improvement.
So, the summary: there’s a long, tough stretch of poor surf. The only real standout is that Monday morning, August 3rd. If you can wait it out, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a tough call for the next two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 52 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 95 | 89 | 39 | 37 | 29 | 42 | 32 | 15 | 102 | 78 | 72 | 48 | 46 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 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 | |||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 6 | 16 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
71 | 52 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 89 | 39 | 37 | 29 | 42 | 32 | 15 | 102 | 78 | 9 | 48 | 46 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
2 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 29 | 18 | — | 14 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
— | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | E 3 | S 7 |
1 | 2 | — | 15 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 95 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 28 | 75 | — | — | 72 | — | 1 | 79 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 173 | 0 | 347 | 489 | 59 | 516 | 646 | 59 | 39 | 255 | 0 | 347 | 1645 | 116 | 24 | 235 | 0 | 178 | 114 | 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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