Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
24.3° C
1.5° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – the next couple of weeks here at Manasquan Inlet aren't going to have you sprinting for your board. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, and it’s going to take a while before anything with a pulse shows up.

The water’s sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small win. You won't need a thick suit, that's for sure.

We’re looking at a real dry spell starting out. From Tuesday the 4th and through Wednesday the 5th, it’s poor. We’re talking ankle-biters with a bit of cross-onshore junk on them. Not worth the drive.

Thursday the 6th sees a little bump in energy, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The swell pushes up to about 4ft, but the period is short and weak, and even with a clean cross-off wind, it’s just not doing much. The combined energy is only around 117, which is weak. You might get a few grovelly ones on the inside, but that’s about it.

Friday the 7th into the weekend is more of the same. The swell drops back to around 4ft but the period is still short and junky. The wind is mostly cross-off which keeps it clean, but there’s no power behind it. The energy readings are moderate at best, getting up to 142 on Friday morning, but it’s still not enough to make this place sing. It's surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.

The best of a pretty average bunch looks like Saturday afternoon the 8th. We’ve got a proper offshore wind from the west, and the swell is 3ft from the south. It’s clean and glassy, a real gentle offshore and clean situation. The energy is moderate, around 110, and it lines up with the optimum direction. It’s not big, but if you’re desperate, this is the window to get a few clean, if small, waves. Just don’t expect any standouts.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. From Sunday the 9th through to the 16th, the swell just dies. We’re talking waves under 3ft, mostly in the 1ft to 2ft range, with short periods. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, which will keep the surface clean, but you’re just not going to get a rideable wave. There are a few days with a little bump in energy, like Wednesday afternoon the 12th with a 4ft SSW swell and an energy of 162, but it’s still a short-period, weak swell. Not worth getting excited about.

The last few days, from the 17th to the 19th, are a write-off. The swell drops to 0.7ft to 1ft, and the wind turns onshore and choppy. It’s a complete blank.

So, there you have it. A real test of patience. The water is warm, the conditions are often clean, but there's just no swell to work with. It’s a shame, because a place like this with a proper groundswell and this kind of offshore wind would be a different story. But for now, you might be better off finding something else to do. Keep an eye on it, though. Forecasts change.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.6
ESE
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7
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
1
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6
1.2
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5
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
31
27
24
21
74
82
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91
56
48
49
62
29
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40
27
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SW
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
20
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10
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15
SW
15
WSW
15
W
20
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35
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Wind State
on
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High Tide
00:13AM1.33m
12:45PM1.51m
1:10AM1.28m
1:41PM1.53m
2:13AM1.24m
2:42PM1.55m
3:21AM1.23m
3:51PM1.59m
4:33AM1.27m
5:00PM1.65m
5:40AM1.35m
6:02PM1.72m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.25m
6:04AM0.12m
7:09PM0.28m
7:02AM0.16m
8:28PM0.27m
8:17AM0.18m
9:39PM0.22m
9:30AM0.16m
10:42PM0.13m
10:35AM0.10m
11:40PM0.04m
11:36AM0.03m
00:34AM-0.04m
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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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