Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Manasquan Inlet.
First off, the water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there. The swell energy is weak for the most part, with the combined energy sitting at just 50 (weak) on Saturday, but we’ve got a clean, gentle offshore wind out of the WSW at 9 mph. It’s small, knee-high 2ft from the S with a short 6-second period, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Saturday afternoon drops off even more, so no fire there.
Sunday morning offers similar conditions: 2ft from the SSE, 7-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the W at 9 mph. The combined energy is still weak at 51. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about. Sunday afternoon cleans up a bit with 3ft from the S, but the period is still short at 6 seconds.
Monday through to the following Saturday are a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with poor surf conditions across the board. Winds are messy, onshore, or cross-shore, and the combined energy is often in the single digits or low teens. A real gap of dead flatness here.
Now, hold on to your boards because on Sunday, 23 August, something finally pops. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the S, with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 493 (strong). The wind is light, from the SW at 6 mph, which is cross-offshore and clean. That’s the standout. That’s a solid, powerful wave for the inlet, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and close together. For a beach/jetty setup, it could be a bit of a washing machine, but for stronger surfers, that’s the best window in the whole 16 days. It’s the only time the score hits a *decent* rating. Expect it to be crowded, because it’s Manasquan Inlet and it’s a consistent, exposed spot.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat stretch from 10 August through 22 August with barely a ripple worth mentioning. The best bet is the morning of Sunday, 23 August, when the swell finally shows up with some muscle and clean-ish wind. That’s the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 24 | 23 | 132 | 47 | 49 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 3:21AM1.23m | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:02PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | 8:21AM1.60m | 8:35PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | 2:21PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.16m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 24 | 23 | 66 | 47 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 3 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | NE 4 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 39 | — | 31 | 132 | — | 49 | — | — | 26 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 1011 | 879 | 14 | 183 | 2548 | 85 | 152 | 29 | 152 | 516 | 2494 | 516 |
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