Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let's be real, the next couple of weeks at Manasquan Inlet are looking pretty grim. The setup is a beach/jetty, and it's exposed, but we're just not getting the goods. There's a long, dry stretch ahead.
We kick off on Wednesday, August 12th, and honestly, it's a write-off. Tiny, weak swell with a combined energy of just 6, and the wind is all over the place. Thursday the 13th afternoon offers a brief moment of glassy conditions with a 1ft S swell, but it's so small it's barely a ripple. The rest of that first week is a lot of small, choppy, cross-on junk. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The weekend of August 15th and 16th is more of the same – small swell and onshore winds. On Sunday the 16th, the afternoon picks up a bit with a 5ft S swell and a combined energy of 131, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it'll be clean. Still, the period is a short 5 seconds, so it's going to be a bit of a mess. Not worth getting excited about for a paddle, but the clean, strong wind might make the inlet look interesting for the kite crew.
The only glimmer in this whole 16-day window comes on Wednesday, August 19th, in the morning. It's not a standout, but it's the best we've got. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SE, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That's a rare combination here. The combined energy is a weak 67, so it's not going to be powerful, but for a small, clean, and glassy session, you might steal a few fun ones on the longboard. The break is "very consistent" and crowds are "often" an issue, so expect company.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. We get a bit of a bump on Saturday, August 22nd, with a 5ft S swell and a combined energy of 302, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it will be choppy. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's not going to be quality. The rest of the month and into the 27th is just a mix of small, onshore, and choppy conditions. The long period swells from the ESE on the 24th and 25th are there, but they're tiny and fighting against strong cross-on winds.
Honestly, save your energy for something else. There's a big gap of poor conditions here. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 9 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 124 | 392 | 54 | 36 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | 8:21AM1.60m | 8:35PM1.76m | 9:09AM1.62m | 9:22PM1.69m | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:09PM1.59m | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | 11:33AM1.54m | 11:45PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | 2:21PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.16m | 3:10PM-0.06m | 3:41AM-0.13m | 3:57PM-0.00m | 4:21AM-0.06m | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 184 | 54 | 36 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | S 5 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | S 3 | SW 4 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 7 | NNE 4 | ESE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 124 | 392 | 5 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 1532 | 1290 | 879 | 121 | 2504 | 927 | 1027 | 516 | 647 | 809 | 3289 | 882 | 1328 | 1329 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 78 |
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