Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
25.4° C
2.8° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the Jersey Shore. Let's get straight to it.

First off, I gotta be honest with you, it's a grim stretch ahead. For the next 16 days, we're looking at a real flat spell. The swell energy is just not there, and the wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-shore. You're gonna be staring at a lot of small, weak, and choppy waves. The water is a real standout though, coming in at a balmy 78°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It's like bathwater out there, but there's nothing to ride in it.

The only spot that gets a mention is Manasquan Inlet. It's a beach and jetty setup that's very consistent for exposure, but that doesn't mean much right now. The first few days, from Thursday the 20th through the end of the month, are a washout. Thursday morning has a tiny 1 ft swell from the southeast, but it's a "poor surf conditions" call. The wind is light and glassy, which is a major positive, but 1 ft with a 9-second period is just not enough to do anything with. The combined energy at that point is a weak 23. That's the highlight of the whole week, and it's not much of one.

Thursday afternoon through Friday, the swell gets a little push from the east-northeast, hitting 3 ft, but the period drops to a pathetic 5 seconds. That's pure wind chop, and the wind is howling out of the northeast at 16 mph. It's a total mess. The combined energy climbs to 56-58, but that's all from the wind, not a real swell. It's not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 22nd offers a tiny glimmer. The afternoon has a 3 ft swell from the east-northeast, but with a short 5-second period. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, making it clean. The reports call it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a 1 out of 10, but it's the best we've got. For a skilled surfer, you might find a half-decent closeout on the jetty, but it's not going to be a session to remember.

Sunday the 23rd through the end of the first week is more of the same: tiny swell, poor wind. The only thing to note is that from Sunday afternoon through Monday, we get a clean offshore wind from the west and west-northwest, but the swell is too small to make anything of it.

The second week is a barren wasteland. From Tuesday the 25th of August all the way through Thursday the 4th of September, every single forecast is "poor surf conditions." The swell is microscopic, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. The combined energy values are all in the 20s to 70s, which is just weak. The only real change is the wind, which goes to a strong, clean cross-offshore from the northwest on Thursday the 3rd of September and Friday the 4th. But the swell is still tiny, around 1 ft to 2 ft with a short period. It's a cruel joke.

Honestly, for a spot that's so consistent, a blank run like this is a bit of a surprise. But it happens. The only thing that looks even remotely interesting for the next two weeks is to maybe grab a longboard on Saturday afternoon, the 22nd of August, if you're desperate. Otherwise, the forecast is for kites, not surfboards. The wind is often strong enough to get a kite up, but the waves are too small and messy for a surfer.

Stay tuned, sometimes the long-range forecasts change, but right now, it's a tough call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
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45
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11
42
64
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
20
NE
20
NE
15
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NE
15
SE
10
SSW
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S
20
SSW
25
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20
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15
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High Tide
1:55PM1.39m
2:18AM1.11m
2:47PM1.35m
3:16AM1.09m
3:43PM1.35m
4:16AM1.11m
4:41PM1.38m
5:14AM1.16m
5:34PM1.44m
6:04AM1.23m
6:20PM1.50m
6:47AM1.31m
7:00PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.37m
8:20AM0.40m
9:26PM0.37m
9:22AM0.40m
10:20PM0.32m
10:17AM0.36m
11:08PM0.27m
11:07AM0.30m
11:52PM0.20m
11:54AM0.24m
00:35AM0.14m
12:39PM0.18m
1:15AM0.08m
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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.

Manasquan Inlet is 4 km (2 miles) from Point Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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