Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.8°C
2.4° 

Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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 Manasquan Inlet.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch. The forecast is basically a long, drawn-out wait. We’re looking at a solid 12 days of mostly small, weak, or blown-out slop before anything really gets going. The first real chance to even paddle out is Thursday morning, the 10th, but even that’s just a whisper. We’ve got a small 3 ft swell from the S with a short period of 6 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves. The combined wave energy is a paltry 62, so you’re really just getting wet. The wind is offshore from the W, which will keep it clean, but the wave size is tiny. That same pattern holds through the 10th and 11th, with a bit of glass on Friday afternoon, but the swell never gets above 2 ft. It’s not surfable, really.

The water temperature is currently 75°, which is a full 4° above normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable anomaly, so you’ll be in a warm, quiet bathtub if you do go in.

Then we hit a massive dead zone. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to the 20th, it’s just an endless parade of tiny, weak, onshore junk. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, and the swell heights are mostly under 3 ft with periods from 5 to 7 seconds. The energy readings are in the teens and twenties. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 16th where a light offshore wind from the WSW cleans up a 2 ft swell, but it’s still just ordinary.

The real standout – and the only thing that gets my blood pumping – is the arrival of a proper swell at the very end of the forecast. On Sunday the 20th, the combined energy jumps from nothing to 334, with a 6 ft swell from the E. Then on Monday the 21st, it’s even better: 7 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds, pushing the energy up to 537. That’s a surge of power. However, the wind is the problem. Sunday afternoon it’s onshore from the ENE, and Monday it’s cross-on from the NNE. That’s going to chop it up something fierce. The water will be a mess, and for a beach/jetty spot like this, that’s a deal-breaker for a clean session. It’s looking more like a kitesurfer’s dream than a fun day for a surfer. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s too big for beginners, and with the messy wind, it’s really only for the dedicated crew.

After that, it drops off again quickly. The 22nd and 23rd are back to small, weak, onshore dribble.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If you are absolutely desperate, the cleanest small waves will be the morning of the 10th with that offshore wind. If you want power, the 20th and 21st have the size, but the wind will ruin it. It’s a long wait for a messy payoff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
9
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
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SSE
6
0.4
SSE
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ESE
9
0.4
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10
0.4
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10
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10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SE
6
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ESE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
8
4
9
2
54
31
19
36
14
11
10
9
25
24
27
22
24
35
22
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
WSW
15
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
20
W
15
WSW
20
NW
25
NNW
5
N
15
NE
10
E
20
SE
15
S
10
NE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
N
10
SE
5
E
Wind State
cross
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off
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High Tide
5:49PM1.66m
6:24AM1.53m
6:41PM1.70m
7:13AM1.62m
7:28PM1.71m
7:58AM1.68m
8:12PM1.68m
8:42AM1.69m
8:54PM1.60m
9:24AM1.67m
9:38PM1.50m
10:07AM1.62m
10:23PM1.39m
Low Tide
00:14AM-0.04m
12:21PM-0.01m
1:02AM-0.09m
1:13PM-0.05m
1:46AM-0.12m
2:02PM-0.06m
2:28AM-0.11m
2:49PM-0.04m
3:07AM-0.06m
3:32PM0.01m
3:44AM0.02m
4:15PM0.09m
4:20AM0.11m
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6:31
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6:33
6:33
6:35
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7:16
7:15
7:13
7:12
7:09
7:07
7:07
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10
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Temp °C
25
25
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27
24
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26
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21
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24
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18
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Feels °C
24
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22
23
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25
16
22
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18
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18
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26
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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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