Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s going on at Manasquan Inlet. Over the next 16 days, honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook for surfers. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions with only a couple of moments that might get you out of the water without shaking your head.
Right now, on Wednesday, August 26th, the morning starts with glassy conditions and a tiny 1.0ft swell from the ESE, but the energy is weak at just 23. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But honestly, that’s the only highlight — the surf is basically flat and not worth paddling out for.
The next few days through to the end of August are a write-off. Winds are mostly cross or onshore, swell stays below 1ft, and the combined energy is barely registering. We’re looking at a gap of several days with no real surf on offer.
We start to see a tiny pulse around Friday, August 28th, with a morning clean 2ft swell from the ESE, but it’s still very ordinary and only scores a 1. The energy is a bit more moderate at 106, but nothing to write home about.
Then it’s back to flatness through the weekend and into the start of September. The wind is offshore and glassy at times, but the swell is pathetic — 1.0ft or 1ft with combined energy as low as 14. That’s barely a ripple.
The first real standout in this entire forecast doesn’t show up until Tuesday, September 8th. That morning brings a 4ft swell from the SSE with a short period of 6 seconds. The wind is offshore from the WNW, and the combined energy is a moderate 129. The afternoon is slightly better with 5ft swell and clean offshore winds from the WSW, energy at 153. This is the best we’re going to get. But keep in mind, this is a long-range call — promising but less certain. The swell direction is a little off from the optimum SSE for this spot, but it’s still surfable. The short period means the waves won’t have much power, but it’s the only time in the whole 16 days where you might actually get a couple of turns.
After that, it fades again. September 9th sees some rain and a drop back to 3ft from the SE, and by September 10th the wind is howling offshore at 35 km/h but the swell is just 1ft. Not worth it.
So here’s the bottom line: don’t hold your breath. There’s a huge gap of flat, poor surf from now until early September. The only real window is September 8th, with clean, offshore winds and a 4ft to 5ft SSW swell. It’s not a classic, but it’s the closest thing we’ll get to a surf this month. For the rest of the time, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if the wind picks up. Stay patient, and check back on that September 8th window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 29 | 45 | 40 | 61 | 44 | 39 | 45 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:25AM1.38m | 7:37PM1.59m | 8:01AM1.45m | 8:12PM1.59m | 8:35AM1.50m | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:50AM1.57m | 10:11PM1.45m | 10:35AM1.58m | 11:01PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.08m | 1:23PM0.13m | 1:54AM0.03m | 2:06PM0.10m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | 4:10PM0.10m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:55PM0.15m | 4:54AM0.08m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 32 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
17 | 29 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 22 | 31 | 45 | 42 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 4 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 39 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 1 | — | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 15 | — | ESE 12 |
3 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | WSW 2 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | ESE 3 |
— | 4 | 11 | 26 | 61 | 40 | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | — | — | 7 | 12 | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 1318 | 18 | 367 | 1194 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 51 | 54 | 121 | 13 | 562 | 405 | 516 | 152 | 347 | 1201 | 1201 | 1202 | 13 |
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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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