Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf at Manasquan Inlet. I've looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a tough stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild to report on that front.
The first couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. We're looking at a solid 10-day gap with no real waves to speak of. From Friday the 24th of July right through until the end of the month, it's mostly small, weak, and messy. You'll see a mix of onshore winds and cross-shore breezes, but the swell energy is just pathetic, barely cracking 100 (combined energy in the 30s to 130 range). The odd bit of glassy wind on the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August won't save the tiny, gutless 2ft swell from the SSE. It's a skimboard session, not a surf. For a spot like this, a blank run is more normal than you'd hope.
Now, if you're looking for something, *anything*, to get out for, your best bet is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. It's still not a classic, but it's the only real stand-out in the whole outlook. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the south, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 261 (the only three-digit number that matters). The wind is light from the ENE, which is a cross-onshore, not ideal, but the swell has some size to it. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly, but it's the biggest push we've got. Keep in mind, at 5ft it's still manageable for most, but it's not a beginner wave. Expect it to be a bit of a scrap for any decent ones.
The 8th of August looks like it cleans up with some light offshore wind from the west, but the swell drops right back to a tiny 2ft. It's a tease.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are a write-off. The only flicker of hope is the morning of the 7th of August. It's a long-range call, so don't hold your breath, but it's the only real chance for a wave with a bit of push. The rest of the time, you're better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 15 | 18 | 61 | 92 | 89 | 77 | 38 | 77 | 29 | 40 | 22 | 23 | 84 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 46 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 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 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 9 | 18 | 61 | 1 | — | 77 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 40 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 46 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 19 | 32 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 16 | 50 | 92 | 89 | — | — | 77 | — | 1 | 20 | 13 | 84 | 12 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 84 | 3208 | 62 | 247 | 646 | 56 | 56 | 562 | 0 | 884 | 884 | 0 | 360 | 1346 | 220 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
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