
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 406 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up for Manasquan Inlet.
First off, the water temperature is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so that's a nice little bonus if you're heading out.
Honestly, the next week and a half looks pretty grim. From Monday the 6th right through to the end of the second week, we've got almost nothing but poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny – we're talking 2ft and smaller for the most part – and the periods are short, mostly 4 to 7 seconds, so there's no real energy in the water. The combined swell energy barely gets into double digits, mostly sitting between 16 and 96 (weak energy). It's a real flat spell.
There are a couple of mornings that might give you something rideable but very ordinary. On Thursday the 9th morning, we get a window with a clean, cross-off breeze from the SSW and a 2ft E swell (7-second period), and the conditions are listed as "clean". It's not gonna set the world on fire, but if you're desperate, you could scratch out a few. Then on Friday the 17th morning, same story: a clean cross-off from the NNW, with a 3ft SSE swell (6-second period). It's surfable but very ordinary, scoring low.
We do get a bit of a tease on Tuesday the 14th morning, with a glassy 0.7ft ESE swell and a 10-second period, but the size is so tiny it's hardly worth getting wet for. Tuesday afternoon brings a clean offshore wind from the WNW with a 1ft SE swell, but again, it's just too small.
So, what's the standout? To be honest, there isn't one. If I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it would be Friday the 17th morning – that clean cross-off wind and the 3ft SSE swell is the most promising combo in the whole run, but it's still only a tiny wave.
The long and short of it: this is a solid flat spell. For a break that's exposed and needs a decent push, there's just no power. You're better off waiting for a change in the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 7 |
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9 | 9 | 86 | 82 | 50 | 84 | 74 | 60 | 43 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 115 | 256 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:27PM1.36m | 00:36AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.42m | 1:30AM1.30m | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.31m | 6:39AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | 11:46AM-0.00m | 00:50AM-0.06m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | 6 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 6 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 |
8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 43 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 8 | — | 256 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — |
— | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | NW 3 | NE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSW 7 |
9 | 4 | 86 | 82 | 50 | 84 | 74 | — | — | — | 19 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 17 | 29 | 115 | 186 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1520 | 1520 | 46 | 196 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 211 | 47 | 0 | 367 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 29 | 183 | 211 | 213 | 562 | 1194 | 235 |
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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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