Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SSE 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 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Manasquan Inlet.
Honestly, the next week or so is looking pretty average. We've got a long stretch of days with small, weak swell and messy wind. The combined energy is mostly in the low double digits, indicating weak wave energy. For the first few days, starting Sunday, July 19th, we're looking at tiny waves, only 2ft to 2ft from the south, with super short periods around 6-7 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, so it's gonna be bumpy and not worth paddling out for. That run of poor conditions stretches right through to the end of the week.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. We finally get a pulse of cleaner energy. The swell size bumps up to 4ft from the SSE, and the period stretches to 9 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The combined energy climbs to 213 (moderate) for that morning slot. The best part is the offshore wind out of the west at 12 mph, which will groom the face nicely. This is the standout for the first week. It’s not a monster, but that clean offshore wind and a bit of size will make for some fun, lined-up waves. Keep in mind the water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is about average for the time of year.
After that morning, it gets a bit messy again with cross-onshore winds and smaller waves throughout the rest of the week. We get a few spells of glassy conditions, like Sunday afternoon, July 26th, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft) and weak, so it's just a flat spell with a pretty surface.
Now, looking further out, there's a promising window that pops up on Friday, July 31st. The early morning session is looking like the best of the entire outlook. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the east with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 292 (moderate). The wind is glassy, just a slight air from the SSW, which means the surface will be like a mirror. This is a real chance for some nice, clean chest-high waves. It's over a week away, so don't set your watch by it, but it's definitely the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets choppy as the wind swings onshore, so get it early.
The following weekend is a bit of a mixed bag with smaller, cleaner but weaker swell, and a few more days of offshore wind on the 2nd of August, but the swell is short-period and small. Overall, Manasquan Inlet is a quiet stretch for the next two weeks, with that Wednesday the 22nd morning and the Friday the 31st morning being the only real calls to action.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 37 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 36 | 54 | 51 | 219 | 213 | 161 | 124 | 60 | 31 | 23 | 63 | 101 | 48 | 37 | 51 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 3 | E 12 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 37 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 219 | 213 | 161 | 124 | 60 | 31 | 23 | 63 | 16 | 48 | 37 | 6 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | N 3 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 6 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 41 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 54 | 51 | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 9 | 1 | — | 101 | — | — | 51 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 0 | 51 | 84 | 2573 | 414 | 855 | 1194 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 39 | 235 | 0 | 18 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 757 | 1 |
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