Manasquan Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.11° N 74.03° W

Manasquan Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manasquan Inlet sea temperature is
23.4°C
2.2° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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 shaping up for us.

Truth be told, we’re in for a pretty bleak stretch here. The next week and a half is mostly junk. We’ve got a long gap of small, weak, and messy conditions before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Thursday the 24th of September, nearly two weeks away. So, be patient.

Thursday 11 September through to Saturday 20 September is a write-off. We’re talking days of tiny surf – most of it under 1 ft – with onshore or cross-shore winds messing it up. The water is sitting at 74°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s unseasonably warm, but that’s the only good thing. The combined wave energy is barely registering, mostly in the teens and twenties – just weak (21 to 28). Not worth getting wet for.

Sunday 13 September offers a tiny bit of relief. The morning brings a 3 ft swell from the SE with clean, offshore wind from the W. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s windswell, but it’s rideable. The energy is still weak at 66. You *could* get a few, but it’s ordinary at best. By afternoon the wind drops to nothing, but the swell fades to 2 ft.

Sunday 20 September is when things get interesting, but not in a good way for paddle surfing. A bigger pulse of energy arrives, with swell heights hitting 5 ft from the ENE and a period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps to 266 (moderate). But the wind is a strong cross-shore from the NNE at 22 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. This setup at Manasquan Inlet looks way more suited for kite surfing than a regular surfboard – the wind and chop will be too messy for a clean ride.

This poor pattern continues through the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd with building swell (up to 6 ft and energy hitting 457 on Tuesday 22 September), but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, ruining the shape. Plenty of water moving, but blown-out.

Finally, we get a standout. Thursday 24 September is the day to circle. The morning brings a 4 ft swell from the E, with a period of 9 seconds – a decent groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 16 mph, which will clean it right up. Combined energy is 235, so a solid moderate push. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This won’t be for beginners – 4 ft at a jetty can be a bit punchy – but for the advanced crew, this is the best window in the whole 16 days. The offshore wind is a major positive here. If you can only make one session, make it Thursday morning.

Friday 25 September morning is a decent backup: same 4 ft E swell, clean with a light NNW wind, and energy at 230. Still good, but the wind might be a touch less perfect than Thursday.

After that, the weekend of the 26th and 27th drops off again, with the swell fading and winds swinging back onshore or gusty.

So, bottom line: the next 12 days are mostly a dud. Hang tight for Thursday the 24th – that’s your best and really only standout call. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast, but if it holds, it’ll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
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9
1.1
SSE
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
15
8
8
14
64
42
30
22
21
21
32
29
26
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8
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30
49
34
28
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
SSE
10
NE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
W
10
WNW
15
NW
25
N
20
N
20
NE
20
ENE
15
SE
15
S
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
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10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:12PM1.68m
8:42AM1.69m
8:54PM1.60m
9:24AM1.67m
9:38PM1.50m
10:07AM1.62m
10:23PM1.39m
10:51AM1.55m
11:11PM1.29m
11:37AM1.47m
00:01AM1.20m
12:25PM1.40m
00:53AM1.13m
Low Tide
2:02PM-0.06m
2:28AM-0.11m
2:49PM-0.04m
3:07AM-0.06m
3:32PM0.01m
3:44AM0.02m
4:15PM0.09m
4:20AM0.11m
4:57PM0.17m
4:55AM0.22m
5:42PM0.27m
5:34AM0.33m
6:35PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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