Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.6°C
2.1° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break this down in feet and degrees. It’s a pretty bleak outlook for the next couple of weeks. There’s a big gap at the start where there’s just nothing.

The Overall Pattern

We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak surf. The water is feeling warm right now, about 75°F at the start, which is a few degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. But for the first week and a half, it’s all knee-high slop with poor conditions. The wind is all over the place, but the swell just isn’t showing up. The combined energy is mostly in the single digits or low double digits – we’re talking 28 (weak) to 17 (weak) – just no power.

The Breakdown

September 4th – September 14th: This is a dead zone. From Friday morning through to Monday the 14th, every single report is “poor surf conditions.” We’re looking at swells between 0.3ft and 3ft, but they’re short-period, wind-affected messes. The biggest looking day in that stretch is Sunday the 6th, with a 3ft swell from the east, but it’s a short 6-second period and cross-onshore wind, turning it into a choppy, junky closeout. Not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak (83, 47, 52) – just enough to mess up the surface, not enough to ride.

The One Standout – Tuesday, 15 September Morning

Here’s the only window that looks even a little interesting. On Tuesday morning, the 15th, we get a 3ft swell from the SSE, with a 6-second period. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, leaving the surface clean. The combined energy bumps up to 72 (moderate). It’s not a day to call in sick for, but it’s the first time the conditions are actually surfable. The swell is small, so it’s friendly for all levels, but the period is short, so the waves will be a bit fat and mushy. No crowds mentioned, so you might have it quiet.

The Rest of the Second Week

After that Tuesday morning, it falls back into the doldrums. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th stay tiny, with the surfable rating on Thursday being a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – 0.7ft at a 13-second period. That’s a long period, but for a beach break, that long period will just make it straight and fat. The energy is only 47 (weak). Friday the 18th is glassy in the morning but still only 2ft.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, the only morning to make a real plan for is Tuesday, 15 September. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best we’re going to get. Everything else is a flat spell.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
E
7
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7
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
8
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7
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10
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ENE
9
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10
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9
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S
4
0.4
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4
0.2
ESE
10
1.6
S
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.2
ESE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
17
8
8
7
11
78
43
38
48
29
20
18
17
10
6
9
206
65
33
9
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
SE
15
E
15
NE
15
SE
15
WNW
15
N
10
SE
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
35
SW
30
WNW
30
NW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:25PM1.54m
2:06AM1.23m
2:31PM1.53m
3:15AM1.25m
3:41PM1.55m
4:25AM1.31m
4:49PM1.60m
5:28AM1.42m
5:49PM1.66m
6:24AM1.53m
6:41PM1.70m
7:13AM1.62m
7:28PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.27m
8:07AM0.24m
9:28PM0.22m
9:24AM0.21m
10:29PM0.13m
10:29AM0.13m
11:24PM0.04m
11:27AM0.05m
00:14AM-0.04m
12:21PM-0.01m
1:02AM-0.09m
1:13PM-0.05m
1:46AM-0.12m
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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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