
Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. 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 (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming down the pike for Manasquan Inlet. Gonna be a tale of two extremes—a whole lot of flatness and frustration, with a tiny little flicker of hope way down the line.
Right now, the water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle out won't be a shock to the system. But honestly, that's about the only good news for the next week and a half. We are staring down a long, dry spell. From now through about the 13th of July, it's basically a write-off. The swell is tiny—we're talking knee-high dribble at best, with the combined wave energy barely breaking into double digits, sitting at a weak 25 for the Saturday morning. Winds are mostly offshore or cross-off, which would be a blessing if there was any swell to work with, but there isn't. It's just clean, flat water. You'd be better off on a paddleboard than a surfboard.
We do start to see a bit of a pulse on Monday the 14th. Nothing to get wild about, but the consistency picks up. The wind goes solid offshore from the WSW on Tuesday morning at 16 mph, grooming what little swell we have. We’re looking at ankle-to-knee-high waves from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy just nudges up to 91. It’s surfable, but only just. The Wednesday the 15th keeps that pattern going with clean offshore winds and tiny waves. It’s the kind of stuff you take out a foamie for, just to get wet.
Then we hit a real lull again until the 18th of July. Saturday morning the 18th gives us a little bump of S swell at 3 ft with light WSW cross-off winds, making for clean conditions. The energy is only 51, though, so it’s small and weak. But look, this whole run has been so grim that even a 1 out of 10 day feels like a win. The real kicker is that Saturday afternoon the 18th—a pulse of S swell jumps the combined energy to 134, which is the highest in the whole forecast. But the wind screws us, swinging onshore from the NNE. Real bummer.
So what’s the standout? There isn’t a true, solid standout in this run. If you're desperate, the best on offer is probably the Tuesday the 14th morning at Manasquan Inlet. You’ve got 3 ft of weak, short-period ESE swell, but that 16 mph offshore wind from the WSW will keep it glassy. It’s advanced-level only because the swell is weak and gutless, but you’ll get a clean wall to work with. Don't expect any power. The whole 16 days is a struggle, but forecasts can always change. For now, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
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21 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 41 | 43 | 70 | 57 | 75 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 77 | 64 | 22 | 27 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.26m | 11:01PM1.42m | 11:42AM1.30m | 11:47PM1.38m | 12:27PM1.36m | 00:36AM1.34m | 1:14PM1.42m | 1:30AM1.30m | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.26m | 5:16AM0.10m | 5:27PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.11m | 6:21PM0.31m | 6:39AM0.12m | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | 14 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 4 | NE 3 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 |
4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 57 | 75 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 64 | 22 | 9 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 3 | S 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 5 | NE 3 |
— | 21 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 70 | 9 | 10 | — | — | 23 | 19 | 77 | 116 | — | 27 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1005 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 1650 | 196 | 1090 | 2581 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 62 | 5 | 114 | 359 | 360 | 1318 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 22 |
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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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