Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
22.1° C
0.8° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for the next 16 days at Manasquan Inlet. It’s a grim outlook, with a big dry spell right off the bat. From Thursday, July 9th, all the way through the morning of Saturday, July 18th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid week and a half of tiny, weak, or trashy conditions. A few afternoons hint at being surfable but very ordinary, but that’s it.

Water temp is about 72°, which is 1° warmer than average. Nothing crazy, just a normal summer warm-up.

The one standout is the afternoon of Saturday, July 18th. That’s your best bet. Swell jumps to 5ft from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 235 (moderate), and we get a fresh offshore wind from the west at 19 mph, keeping the waves glassy and clean. It’s an advanced wave, so don’t bring the beginners. Sunday the 19th morning has some leftover energy at 3ft, but it’s a risk of t-storms and a cross-off wind, so it’s less tidy.

The rest of the second week is small, choppy, and messy. The 21st and 22nd see bigger swells (4ft to 5ft), but the wind is cross-onshore from the east, making it lumpy. Those days are better for kite surfing than a proper paddle. The combined energy there is in the 150-196 range, which is moderate, but the wind kills the shape.

Bottom line: wait for the 18th. The rest of the run is a washout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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4
0.7
S
5
0.5
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5
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
E
4
0.3
SSE
7
0.6
E
4
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E
5
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ESE
6
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E
6
0.5
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7
0.4
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5
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SE
9
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
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8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
5
0.3
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
20
13
38
23
21
10
9
13
17
26
22
22
10
23
31
23
24
18
13
12
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
W
15
NE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
20
S
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
NW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
3:04PM1.55m
3:35AM1.25m
4:07PM1.62m
4:45AM1.27m
5:12PM1.69m
5:51AM1.34m
6:14PM1.76m
6:51AM1.41m
7:10PM1.81m
7:46AM1.47m
8:04PM1.83m
8:40AM1.51m
8:55PM1.80m
9:33AM1.54m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.20m
9:45AM0.09m
10:55PM0.10m
10:46AM0.05m
11:54PM0.02m
11:46AM-0.00m
00:50AM-0.06m
12:45PM-0.05m
1:45AM-0.13m
1:43PM-0.08m
2:37AM-0.17m
2:38PM-0.09m
3:26AM-0.18m
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5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
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5:39
5:39
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8:27
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
8:23
8:22
 mm
7
11
2
3
Temp °C
26
24
28
30
28
25
25
23
21
22
22
21
23
22
27
31
30
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33
29
26
Feels °C
26
25
29
32
29
26
26
24
17
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21
21
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19
25
28
27
27
32
30
24
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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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