
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let's talk about Manasquan Inlet. This is an advanced beach-and-jetty setup, exposed, with an optimum swell from SSE. The first week is a write-off – from Monday 6th right through to Thursday 9th, it's all poor surf conditions with onshore wind and weak, short-period junk. Not worth paddling out. The water's running at 72°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only good news.
Friday 10th afternoon finally shows a glimpse of something – a little 2ft south swell with offshore wind from the west, giving clean but tiny waves. Surfable, but ordinary. Still, it's a start. Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th go right back to poor, with onshore wind and tiny swell.
Now, here's the window to circle. Tuesday 14th morning – clear skies, light SSW wind that's cross-off (offshore enough to keep things clean). Swell builds to 5ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 278 – not huge, but the shape will be there. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The break often gets crowded, so get in early. That morning is your best chance for decent, clean waves.
The rest of that week and into the next is mostly poor again, with small, choppy conditions. Wednesday 15th afternoon has another brief offshore moment, but only 2ft and ordinary. Sunday 19th morning goes glassy – zero wind – with a tiny 2ft SSE swell. It's clean but small, surfable but nothing to write home about.
Looking further out, Monday 20th morning brings a pulse of energy – 6ft from the south, combined energy jumping to 462 (strong). But the wind is cross from the SSE, and the forecast calls it marginal, with questionable tide. It's promising, especially if the wind backs off, but that's two weeks out so don't lock it in yet. After that, it's back to small and onshore.
Bottom line: if you're keen, target Tuesday 14th morning. That's the one clean, solid session. The rest is mostly waiting or chasing tiny windows.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
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53 | 126 | 123 | 97 | 100 | 60 | 64 | 59 | 33 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 34 | 64 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:36AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.42m | 1:30AM1.30m | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.31m | 6:39AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | 8:24 | |
mm | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | E 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 7 |
9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 64 | 59 | 33 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | S 4 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | — |
2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 10 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | S 6 | SE 10 | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 22 | 21 | — | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | NE 2 | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
53 | 126 | 123 | 97 | 100 | 60 | — | — | 7 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 28 | — | 1 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 64 | 188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2503 | 114 | 126 | 84 | 62 | 59 | 211 | 11 | 360 | 398 | 47 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 1004 | 252 | 757 | 562 | 111 | 56 |
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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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