Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
22.9°C
2.9° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with 3,637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period with ESE 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 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, gales from the NNE by Fri night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Friday
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Saturday
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ESE
5
0.9
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0.6
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5
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ESE
8
0.9
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1.5
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1.9
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
44
53
199
307
471
614
899
1411
1880
2017
2316
3637
1584
1557
933
326
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288
Wind (km/h)
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30
NE
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High Tide
3:04PM1.31m
3:42AM1.12m
4:02PM1.34m
4:38AM1.18m
4:56PM1.40m
5:29AM1.28m
5:44PM1.47m
6:12AM1.38m
6:26PM1.52m
6:51AM1.49m
7:05PM1.56m
7:27AM1.58m
7:43PM1.57m
Low Tide
8:47AM0.46m
9:44PM0.35m
9:47AM0.40m
10:32PM0.28m
10:39AM0.32m
11:16PM0.20m
11:26AM0.24m
11:56PM0.12m
12:11PM0.16m
00:36AM0.05m
12:57PM0.09m
1:15AM-0.01m
1:41PM0.04m
1:53AM-0.04m
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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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