Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the start of the period is a tough one. We’re looking at a stretch of about four days with nothing really worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny and the wind is a mess. There’s a glimmer of hope mid-week, though.
Wednesday, July 22nd is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit cross-off, but the afternoon is the real deal. We’ve got a 7ft swell rolling in from the S, with an offshore breeze. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up conditions that get the heart pumping. The combined wave energy is pumping at (817) – that’s serious juice. Manasquan Inlet is a jetty, so it’s exposed, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be holding its shape nicely. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, so a spring suit is all you’ll need.
The rest of that week drops right back off. Thursday through the weekend is small, onshore, and messy. Not much to get excited about. There’s a bit of a gap for a few days.
Look ahead to Monday, August 3rd. The afternoon session is where it’s at. The wind goes glassy and we get a 4ft S swell with 227 units of energy. That’s a fun-sized wave, and with the glassy conditions, it’ll be super clean. This is a solid pick for a session that’s not going to beat you up.
The very end of the run, Tuesday, August 4th, has a moderate offshore wind, but the swell is dropping back to 3ft. It’s clean, but it’s small. Worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle, but not a standout.
The real standout for the whole 16 days is the Wednesday afternoon (July 22nd) session. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a week away, so forecasts can wobble, but as it stands, that’s the pick of the bunch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 15 | 32 | 16 | 114 | 141 | 203 | 418 | 540 | 207 | 154 | 114 | 48 | 47 | 65 | 48 | 44 | 37 | 64 | 56 | 61 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | E 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 223 | 277 | 207 | 154 | 114 | 48 | 47 | 65 | 48 | 44 | 37 | 64 | 56 | 61 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 |
| kJ | — | 32 | 16 | 114 | 141 | 203 | 418 | 540 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 516 | 452 | 1194 | 1194 | 235 | 35 | 0 | 22 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 235 | 0 | 54 | 646 | 0 | 30 | 1192 | 173 |
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