Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.4° C
0.6° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, let’s talk about what’s happening at Manasquan Inlet. This is a classic beach/jetty setup, and it’s a spot that takes a real solid swell from the SSE to get going. We’re looking at a long stretch here, and I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a tough one. There’s a lot of waiting around ahead.

We kick off on Thursday, July 30th, with a tiny 2ft SE swell, but the wind is all over the place. Thursday morning has a cross-off breeze, but it’s still just poor conditions. The energy is weak, sitting at only 66, and it’s just not doing anything for us. Thursday afternoon gets worse with a cross-on wind. That sets the tone for the next several days.

We’ve got a real dry spell here. Friday the 31st starts with a little bit of hope – a glassy morning with a 2ft SE swell. The energy is only 47, so it’s tiny, but it’s *surfable*. That’s about as good as it gets for a while. The water is 74°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

From there, it’s a slog. We go through the weekend and into the first part of the next week with nothing but tiny, weak swells and choppy, cross-shore winds. The energy values are consistently in the double digits, barely cracking 100. It’s flat, it’s messy, and it’s not worth paddling out for.

Then, finally, on Monday, August 3rd, in the afternoon, we get a little pulse. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSE, and the energy jumps to 226 – that’s moderate, solid wave energy. What’s better? The wind goes glassy. That’s the standout of the first half of the outlook. It’s the first time we see "expect good surf conditions" in the data. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and for Manasquan, that’s a window to go have a session.

After that, it’s back to the grind. We get a few mornings with clean conditions but on tiny swells (1ft to 2ft), and the energy drops right back down. The wind is often cross-off or light, but the waves just aren’t there. A lot of "poor surf conditions" reads.

The second week is more of the same, I’m afraid. There’s a glimmer on Monday, August 10th, with a 2ft SSE swell and a 9-second period. The energy is 72, and it’s labeled as "surfable but very ordinary." The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the size is just a bump. The same goes for Tuesday, August 11th, with a 3ft SSE swell and clean conditions – again, just ordinary.

The end of the outlook, around Wednesday, August 12th, shows a bit more size. The swell is 4ft to 5ft from the SSE, and the energy is 129 and then 245. But the wind is a cross-shore, and the conditions are listed as "poor." The long period isn’t there either, so it’s likely a windswell that’s going to be lumpy. It’s a shame because there’s some energy, but the wind will ruin it.

So, the honest truth? The one real standout window is Monday afternoon, August 3rd. That 4ft groundswell with glassy conditions is your best bet. It’s a clean, small-wave session for the advanced crew. Outside of that, it’s a lot of waiting for something that just isn’t coming during this 16-day stretch. For a spot that’s very consistent, these blank runs happen, but they don’t last forever. Forecasts can change.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the horizon, and I’ll see you in the water when it’s right.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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44
29
37
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41
26
16
9
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81
140
64
41
41
16
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26
7
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NE
10
SW
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S
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
25
S
20
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25
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25
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10
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20
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NNE
25
ESE
20
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High Tide
8:32AM1.32m
8:40PM1.56m
9:08AM1.34m
9:16PM1.54m
9:45AM1.37m
9:53PM1.50m
10:23AM1.40m
10:34PM1.45m
11:06AM1.44m
11:20PM1.39m
11:53AM1.48m
00:13AM1.33m
12:45PM1.51m
1:10AM1.28m
Low Tide
2:30PM0.16m
3:05AM0.03m
3:10PM0.15m
3:39AM0.02m
3:48PM0.16m
4:12AM0.03m
4:27PM0.18m
4:44AM0.05m
5:10PM0.21m
5:20AM0.07m
6:01PM0.25m
6:04AM0.12m
7:09PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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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