Manasquan Inlet surf break

Manasquan Inlet surfForecast / New Jersey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 16 May 2026 EDT
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Manasquan Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manasquan Inlet in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
1.1
S
5
1.4
SSW
6
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
9
1.4
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
2.3
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
52
150
81
91
46
28
37
21
23
47
83
95
68
44
39
30
131
256
543
720
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
5
WNW
20
S
15
SW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
10
N
20
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:39PM1.84m
8:13AM1.47m
8:29PM1.85m
9:08AM1.45m
9:22PM1.80m
10:06AM1.42m
10:20PM1.73m
11:07AM1.40m
11:21PM1.65m
12:08PM1.39m
00:21AM1.56m
1:07PM1.39m
1:18AM1.48m
Low Tide
1:19PM-0.09m
2:16AM-0.16m
2:11PM-0.10m
3:08AM-0.17m
3:04PM-0.08m
4:00AM-0.15m
3:57PM-0.03m
4:52AM-0.10m
4:51PM0.05m
5:47AM-0.03m
5:50PM0.13m
6:47AM0.03m
6:57PM0.20m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
2
3
1
32
10
10
12
Temp °C
21
22
19
24
26
27
21
23
22
27
30
27
27
29
24
15
13
10
9
9
10
17
16
13
25
23
26
23
23
22
27
27
23
25
25
20
13
9
5
1
1
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSE
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.4
SE
8
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
S
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
87
40
83
81
5
46
28
4
21
23
35
26
51
32
33
39
18
13
8
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.4
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
15
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
E
18
0.2
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
39
25
6
5
4
7
6
3
20
3
5
28
5
4
31
30
20
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
13
1
4
6
3
3
5
5
3
3
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
5
1.4
SSW
6
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
S
5
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
S
4
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
NE
4
1.4
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
2.3
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
52
150
91
12
37
14
42
47
83
95
68
44
17
131
256
543
720
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
18
360
196
0
268
0
84
870
35
0
403
17
235
452
22
62
256
232
468
2491
471
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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.

Manasquan Inlet is 4 km (2 miles) from Point Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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