Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – the next couple of weeks here at Manasquan Inlet aren't going to have you sprinting for your board. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, and it’s going to take a while before anything with a pulse shows up.

The water’s sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small win. You won't need a thick suit, that's for sure.

We’re looking at a real dry spell starting out. From Tuesday the 4th and through Wednesday the 5th, it’s poor. We’re talking ankle-biters with a bit of cross-onshore junk on them. Not worth the drive.

Thursday the 6th sees a little bump in energy, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The swell pushes up to about 4ft, but the period is short and weak, and even with a clean cross-off wind, it’s just not doing much. The combined energy is only around 117, which is weak. You might get a few grovelly ones on the inside, but that’s about it.

Friday the 7th into the weekend is more of the same. The swell drops back to around 4ft but the period is still short and junky. The wind is mostly cross-off which keeps it clean, but there’s no power behind it. The energy readings are moderate at best, getting up to 142 on Friday morning, but it’s still not enough to make this place sing. It's surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.

The best of a pretty average bunch looks like Saturday afternoon the 8th. We’ve got a proper offshore wind from the west, and the swell is 3ft from the south. It’s clean and glassy, a real gentle offshore and clean situation. The energy is moderate, around 110, and it lines up with the optimum direction. It’s not big, but if you’re desperate, this is the window to get a few clean, if small, waves. Just don’t expect any standouts.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. From Sunday the 9th through to the 16th, the swell just dies. We’re talking waves under 3ft, mostly in the 1ft to 2ft range, with short periods. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, which will keep the surface clean, but you’re just not going to get a rideable wave. There are a few days with a little bump in energy, like Wednesday afternoon the 12th with a 4ft SSW swell and an energy of 162, but it’s still a short-period, weak swell. Not worth getting excited about.

The last few days, from the 17th to the 19th, are a write-off. The swell drops to 0.7ft to 1ft, and the wind turns onshore and choppy. It’s a complete blank.

So, there you have it. A real test of patience. The water is warm, the conditions are often clean, but there's just no swell to work with. It’s a shame, because a place like this with a proper groundswell and this kind of offshore wind would be a different story. But for now, you might be better off finding something else to do. Keep an eye on it, though. Forecasts change.

Rusty

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