
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about the surf ahead for Manasquan Inlet.
The next 16 days are looking mostly flat and uninspiring. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions, with no real runner to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, and the pattern doesn’t change much.
Tuesday morning, August 4th, starts with a weak, short-period swell from the southeast at 3ft and a period of just 7 seconds. The wind is onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, making for a messy, choppy surface. The combined energy is weak (90). There’s nothing to chase here.
Wednesday the 5th is even smaller, with the swell dropping to 2ft to 3ft and period dropping to 6 seconds. Winds are light cross-onshore, so the surf is small and bumpy.
Thursday the 6th is the first morning that cleans up a little. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, and the surf is 3ft from the SSE. The combined energy is still weak (54), but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Not a standout.
Friday the 7th morning is similar with a clean 4ft swell from the south. The combined energy climbs to 146, which is starting to show some moderate wave energy, but the period is still a short 6 seconds, so the waves are weak and crumbly. Clean, but not punchy.
Saturday the 8th afternoon is the best of the bunch. The swell is only 3ft from the south, but the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, leaving the surface glassy and clean. The combined energy is low (60), and the period is short, so it’s not a wave of consequence, but for a small log or a longboard, it’ll be fun and uncrowded in the clean conditions.
Sunday the 9th morning is glassy with a 2ft south swell, but the combined energy drops to 29. It’s a flat, glassy morning with no push.
From August 10th through to the 19th, the swell remains tiny, mostly below 2ft, with periods of 5 to 9 seconds. The longest period we see is 9 seconds on the 17th and 18th, but the swell height is only 1ft, so it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy values are all in the low double digits or under 40, indicating very weak wave energy. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 76°F, about 3°F above average, so it’s comfortable for a paddle, but there’s nothing to ride.
The only real highlight in the whole window is Saturday afternoon, August 8th. It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but it’s clean with offshore wind and a glassy surface. For a log or a longboard, that’s your best shot. Don’t expect much else.
Manasquan Inlet is a beach and jetty setup, and it’s very consistent, but this forecast is a dud. For the next 16 days, there simply isn’t any quality surf on offer. The wind is often onshore or cross-shore, and the swell energy is too weak to produce anything worth paddling out for. This is a blank run for the area.
If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger onshore winds on the 15th and 16th might be of interest, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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84 | 67 | 31 | 30 | 46 | 42 | 52 | 73 | 73 | 91 | 50 | 71 | 28 | 37 | 20 | 21 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:53AM1.48m | 00:13AM1.33m | 12:45PM1.51m | 1:10AM1.28m | 1:41PM1.53m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:42PM1.55m | 3:21AM1.23m | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:02PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.25m | 6:04AM0.12m | 7:09PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.16m | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:34AM-0.04m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 34 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 36 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 12 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
84 | 67 | 31 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 52 | 2 | 73 | 51 | 9 | 71 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | S 6 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
4 | 47 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 12 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
— | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 5 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — |
2 | — | — | — | 46 | 42 | — | 73 | 120 | 91 | 50 | 120 | — | 37 | — | — | 40 | 57 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 235 | 0 | 183 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 1202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 209 | 209 | 47 | 13 | 13 |
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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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