Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.1°C
2.6° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with 719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S 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 (Sep 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Rating
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
7
0.4
E
8
0.7
S
4
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
E
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
1.3
S
5
0.8
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
9
1.3
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
7
2.1
E
7
2.3
E
8
2.2
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
7
18
15
16
14
14
14
83
109
118
43
90
40
33
85
277
491
701
634
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
WSW
15
S
25
S
15
SW
15
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
20
E
25
SE
30
S
30
SSW
25
N
30
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
High Tide
00:01AM1.20m
12:25PM1.40m
00:53AM1.13m
1:15PM1.34m
1:47AM1.09m
2:08PM1.31m
2:43AM1.09m
3:04PM1.31m
3:42AM1.12m
4:02PM1.34m
4:38AM1.18m
4:56PM1.40m
Low Tide
5:42PM0.27m
5:34AM0.33m
6:35PM0.35m
6:23AM0.41m
7:40PM0.40m
7:33AM0.47m
8:47PM0.40m
8:47AM0.46m
9:44PM0.35m
9:47AM0.40m
10:32PM0.28m
10:39AM0.32m
11:16PM0.20m
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7:02
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6:59
6:57
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17
Temp °C
23
22
23
25
23
23
26
25
19
18
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23
16
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17
Feels °C
20
21
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20
23
25
25
14
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18
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21
11
14
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12
12
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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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