Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about the surf for the next two weeks. It's a quiet stretch, and the start is just plain weak. We've got a tiny pulse early on, but nothing that's going to shake the sand off your board.

On Monday morning, August 3rd, there’s a small, short-period SSE swell at about 5 feet. The energy is moderate, reading around 313, but the period is short and the whole thing is just marginal. There’s a cross-offshore wind from the SW, so the surface will be clean, but that’s about the only positive. The water temp is 75°, which is about 2° warmer than usual, so that's slightly notable. Manasquan Inlet (New Jersey) is where you’d be, but don't expect much.

The afternoon might pick up slightly, with the swell pushing to 6 feet and energy jumping to 682. Still, it’s a short-period swell, and the call is again marginal. Not great.

From Tuesday, it falls off a cliff. We’re looking at a poor stretch with waves under 3 feet. The winds switch onshore, and the little swell we have is weak and disorganized. Energy readings are in the low hundreds and then just drop into the double digits. This flat spell is going to drag on. There is a slight bump on Friday, August 7th, and Saturday the 8th, but it’s still just chest-high at best, with weak 6-second swell. It's very ordinary.

The bad news is the dry spell really sets in. From August 9th through the 16th, it's a wasteland. Tiny waves, poor conditions, and cross-onshore breezes making a mess of things. If you're looking for waves, you're out of luck. Swell heights hover around 2 feet or less, and the energy is super weak, often below 100. On the 16th, there’s a small pulse of ENE windswell, but it's still tiny, poor, and cross-onshore. Forget it.

Into the second week, the 17th and 18th look nearly flat. There's a little bump on Monday the 17th with a cross-offshore wind to keep it clean, but the swell is under 3 feet and weak. Honestly, this is a tough outlook.

So, here's the bottom line. If you absolutely need a wave, Monday is your best shot, but it's not a standout. It's just the least bad option. The jetty at Manasquan Inlet can handle a little short-period swell, but it won't be pretty. There's a long stretch of nothing after that. It’s the kind of run that makes you wonder if summer is ever going to deliver. But don't lose hope; forecasts can change.

Keep an eye on it, but for now, this is Rusty, signing off.

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