Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 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 Manasquan Inlet has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the start of this period is a tough one. We're looking at a real flat spell. For the first week, from Wednesday the 15th through to the 24th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and even when it tickles up to 4ft, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. The wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions," and the ride scores are zeros. It’s a long, dry stretch for anyone with a surfboard.
Finally, we get a little glimmer towards the end of the first week. On the 25th, Saturday afternoon, a bit of a shift happens. We see a 5ft swell from the east at 6 seconds, but the wind swings offshore from the WNW. That’s a key change. However, the energy is still moderate at 147, and the period is short, so it’s only just surfable.
The real standout in this 16-day window is Sunday, the 26th of July. Sunday afternoon looks like the golden ticket. The swell holds at 5ft from the SSE, but the wind drops to absolutely nothing—glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 315, which is strong wave energy, and the period is a solid 7 seconds. The wave comment is "expect good surf conditions" with a decent internal score. For a beach/jetty spot like this, that glassy wind is everything. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and probably the best we’ll see. Get on it.
After that, the swell backs off a touch. Monday the 27th is a write-off again with onshore wind, but Tuesday the 28th morning offers a glimmer. A 4ft swell from the SE with glassy conditions and a moderate energy of 137. It’s not the standout, but a good second option if you missed Sunday.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Ride the bike or fix the dings. The only window you really want to be in the water for is Sunday the 26th afternoon. That’s the one. The following Tuesday morning could be a sneaky clean session too.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 60 | 31 | 31 | 56 | 33 | 133 | 50 | 60 | 108 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | 4:56AM-0.10m | 5:10PM0.08m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 31 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 108 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | N 3 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | — | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 9 | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 5 | — | — | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 2 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | — | N 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | W 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 60 | — | 2 | 56 | 9 | 133 | 50 | 60 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 443 | 22 | 213 | 152 | 156 | 1202 | 870 | 879 | 2641 | 870 | 870 | 8 | 4 | 64 | 152 | 173 | 116 | 173 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
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