Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.7° 

Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, E swell with 2,515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ENE 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2515
1011
692
441
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
3:15PM1.30m
3:55AM1.20m
4:09PM1.34m
4:45AM1.31m
5:00PM1.39m
5:31AM1.43m
5:48PM1.44m
6:14AM1.56m
6:33PM1.48m
6:54AM1.67m
7:17PM1.49m
7:35AM1.74m
8:02PM1.48m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.25m
10:06AM0.32m
10:33PM0.16m
10:55AM0.22m
11:14PM0.08m
11:43AM0.12m
11:55PM0.01m
12:30PM0.04m
00:36AM-0.05m
1:18PM-0.03m
1:19AM-0.08m
2:06PM-0.08m
2:04AM-0.09m
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Information about the Manasquan Inlet Surf forecast

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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