Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the Manasquan Inlet (United States) area over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a solid week of tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions. From now through the end of July and into the first few days of August, the swell is just not there. The water temp is sitting at about 74°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 3rd. The morning sees surfable but very ordinary conditions with a 4 ft swell from the south, but it’s the afternoon that gets my attention. The wind goes glassy, the swell ticks up to 4 ft from the SSE with a reasonable period, and the combined wave energy jumps into the moderate zone (230). It’s not a classic, but when the wind goes flat and the waves have a little push, you can get some fun ones. This is probably the best window we’ve got in the first week.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums for a few more days. The real standout, and the one that could be a cracker, is shaping up for Sunday, August 9th. The afternoon brings a solid 5 ft swell from the SE, with a period hitting 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined wave energy is strong (650), and the wind is cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. This is a point-break style setup, and with that longer period, the Inlet could really start to wall up. It’s one for the experienced crew, as the power will be up.
The following Monday, August 10th, still has size with 4 ft swell from the SE, but the wind is onshore, making it messy. By Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is still there but the conditions are marginal. So, in short, the first week is a write-off, but there’s a potential gem on the 9th that’s worth keeping an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 63 | 75 | 55 | 42 | 28 | 21 | 48 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 28 | 54 | 60 | 83 | 164 | 68 | 57 | 40 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:53AM1.48m | 00:13AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:20AM0.07m | 6:01PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 63 | 75 | 55 | 42 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 48 | 66 | 68 | 57 | 40 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | NE 4 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | E 6 | SE 9 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | E 5 | N 4 | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 48 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 28 | 54 | 60 | 83 | 164 | — | 4 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 51 | 14 | 29 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 1244 | 870 | 13 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 39 | 13 |
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