Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 Monday (Aug 17) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the long-range look. Gotta be honest with you, the next couple of weeks for the Manasquan Inlet are looking pretty bleak, but there is one day that has my attention.
Right out of the gate, it’s flat. The water’s a warm 77°, running a couple degrees warmer than normal, which is nice for the paddle, but the waves... there’s just nothing. We're talking shin-high dribble with cross-onshore winds making it a total mess. The swell energy is in the low double digits, which tells you everything you need to know. If you're thinking of paddling out this weekend, save your energy.
We see a little bump in the middle of the week, the 17th and 18th, but it’s nothing special. Maybe a few waist-high sets on a clean surface thanks to some light and offshore winds, but it's super weak and disorganized. It’s the kind of day for a longboard and some gentle trimming, not for any kind of performance surfing.
Then it just dies. From the 19th all the way through the 26th, it’s essentially a wasteland. A full week of flat, weak conditions with barely a ripple of energy. You’ll be scratching your head wondering where the ocean went. It’s a proper dead spell.
But here’s the one to circle on the calendar: the 27th of August. The forecast is showing a pulse of south swell arriving with a 7-second period and a size around 4 feet. The combined energy jumps up to 248, which is our first real sign of life. And the best part? The wind is forecast to be glassy. Completely flat calm. For a spot that’s this exposed to the wind, getting a glassy day on a working swell is a gift. That’s the day. The jetty and beach setup will handle the direction fine, and those clean conditions will make all the difference. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it just yet, but it’s got the makings of a proper little session.
The swell does get bigger on the 28th and 29th, pushing up to around 7 feet, but the onshore wind kicks in and it’ll be a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s a hard pass from me.
So, yeah, a whole lot of flat water to endure, but a glassy, fun-sized day on the 27th is the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep the faith.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 3 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 64 | 43 | 47 | 37 | 37 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:09PM1.59m | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | 11:33AM1.54m | 11:45PM1.35m | 12:20PM1.49m | 00:35AM1.25m | 1:07PM1.43m | 1:25AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.39m | 2:18AM1.11m | 2:47PM1.35m | 3:16AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM-0.00m | 4:21AM-0.06m | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | 5:39AM0.15m | 6:20PM0.27m | 6:22AM0.26m | 7:19PM0.34m | 7:16AM0.35m | 8:24PM0.37m | 8:20AM0.40m | 9:26PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 5 | E 4 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 64 | 43 | 47 | 37 | 1 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 12 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | S 6 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | ESE 11 | S 6 | — | ESE 9 | S 4 | E 3 | ESE 8 | — | E 15 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | SE 7 | S 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 9 | 47 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 37 | 7 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 23 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1520 | 2641 | 1266 | 1328 | 2641 | 1194 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 56 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 403 | 29 | 56 | 516 | 452 | 658 | 1004 | 396 |
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