Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for our local stretch. It's a bit of a quiet spell, so keep your expectations in check.
Right now, we're looking at a long run of days with small, messy surf. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and short-period. The water temp is sitting at about 74°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. Don't expect any fireworks for a while.
We've got a real flat spell from Saturday the 25th of July all the way through to Sunday the 2nd of August. That's over a week of poor surf conditions. The waves are tiny, under 3 ft, and the wind is just awful for any kind of clean face. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (66 to 126), so it's a total write-off for paddling. You'd be better off cleaning the wax off your board.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 3rd of August. We finally see a bump in the swell, with the morning showing 4 ft of SSE swell. The energy picks up to a moderate 226, and with a light NNE breeze, it's going to be semi-clean. Look, it's a "marginal" call, but it's the best we've seen in over a week. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 4 ft, but that cross-onshore wind will chop it up. If you're desperate, the morning session is your best bet.
After that, Tuesday the 4th of August holds some promise. The swell sticks around at 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSE, with energy in the moderate range (143 to 189). The morning has a clean onshore wind, but it's light, so it might be cleaner than you'd think. The afternoon gets a bit more cross-onshore, so hit it early.
The rest of the week into the second week is a dud. From Wednesday the 5th of August onwards, we're back to tiny, weak waves under 3 ft and barely any energy. The wind is all over the place, and it's just not worth the paddle.
So, if you're looking for a standout, the only real window is Monday the 3rd of August morning at Manasquan Inlet. It's a beach/jetty setup, so it's exposed, and the 4 ft SSE swell could offer a few rideable ones if you're sharp. It's an advanced spot, and it's often crowded, so expect company. For the rest of the forecast, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a whole lot of nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 65 | 82 | 49 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 43 | 27 | 22 | 37 | 24 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 36 | 69 | 75 | 108 | 67 | 76 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 6:48PM1.51m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.20m | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 82 | 49 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 43 | 27 | 22 | 3 | 24 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 36 | 45 | 51 | 108 | 67 | 7 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | — | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 20 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | — | 75 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | 37 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 20 | 69 | — | — | — | 76 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 152 | 0 | 62 | 1532 | 0 | 1011 | 1645 | 0 | 268 | 188 | 0 | 62 | 84 | 62 | 62 | 226 | 0 | 54 | 235 | 0 |
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