Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.2° 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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’re starting off with a pretty grim stretch. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 21st is a total no-go – we’ve got thunderstorms, a raw cross-shore wind, and tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is a measly 96 (weak), so don’t even bother paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We finally get a glimmer of hope on Wednesday the 22nd. The morning’s still a bit iffy with a 6ft S swell, but it’s a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean. The real standout is Wednesday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the WNW at a gentle 9 mph, the swell is a solid 6ft from the S, and the energy jumps right up to 552 (moderate). The period is 8 seconds, plenty of push. That’s your best window in the whole outlook. If you can get out Wednesday afternoon at Manasquan Inlet (United States), you’ll be laughing. The wave quality is dialed in for very good conditions. It’s an advanced break, so it’s not for beginners, but the offshore wind will have it glassy and clean.

After that, it’s a long, painful gap. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through Saturday the 1st of August, the surf is just terrible. Tiny, weak, onshore slop day after day. The wind is either onshore or cross-shore, and the swell barely pushes 3ft. It’s a proper flat spell, with energy values dropping into the 30s and 40s. No point even looking at the ocean.

We finally see a little life again on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning offers a clean 4ft E swell with a gentle offshore breeze from the W. The energy is 115 (moderate, but barely). The surf is surfable, but very ordinary. It’s a small step up from the doldrums, but nowhere near the quality of that Wednesday the 22nd session.

Monday the 3rd of August is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 3ft SE swell with 251 energy (moderate) and a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s marginal, and the tide might mess with it. The afternoon drops off fast.

Overall, the only true standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd. Clean offshore wind, a solid 6ft S swell, and good energy. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a washout, with a long, flat gap from the 23rd through the 1st, and only a very ordinary bump on the 2nd. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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S
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1.7
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S
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
94
156
489
401
134
71
51
28
29
94
76
49
47
37
43
31
23
22
22
22
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
N
20
NE
15
ESE
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15
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
30
ENE
20
E
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NE
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E
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SE
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SW
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SSE
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High Tide
1:48PM1.46m
1:59AM1.21m
2:36PM1.43m
2:51AM1.14m
3:27PM1.41m
3:48AM1.11m
4:21PM1.41m
4:48AM1.11m
5:14PM1.44m
5:44AM1.15m
6:03PM1.48m
6:33AM1.20m
6:48PM1.51m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.31m
8:09AM0.24m
9:05PM0.32m
9:03AM0.29m
10:00PM0.30m
9:55AM0.30m
10:51PM0.26m
10:45AM0.29m
11:38PM0.22m
11:32AM0.27m
00:23AM0.17m
12:19PM0.23m
1:07AM0.13m
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8:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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