Surf Forecasts:
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manasquan Inlet over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me give it to you straight. The next week and a half is mostly a disappointment – flat, weak, and messy. From Saturday July 18 all the way through Tuesday July 21, there’s nothing worth waxing up for. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is all over the place. Just a lot of gutless, choppy slop. Then on Wednesday July 22, things finally wake up. That’s the one day that’s got some juice. Morning sees a 5 ft S/SSE swell at 9 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. The water is 74°, a degree warmer than average for this time of year – feels good. Combined energy is 308 (moderate), so there’s enough push to get into a few decent ones. The jetty lines up nicely with that SSE direction, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. By afternoon it gets even better: swell bumps up to 6 ft from the S, still 9 seconds, and the wind swings light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and the energy jumps to 753 (strong). This is the standout window. Manasquan Inlet is an advanced spot, very consistent, and it gets crowded often – expect company. But for a few hours Wednesday, it’ll be firing. After that, Thursday through Sunday the 28th, it’s back to poor conditions – onshore winds, weak swell, and chop. The whole second week looks flat with only tiny bumps and cross-shore wind. No other good days in the 16‑day run. So if you’re keen, clear your schedule for Wednesday July 22. That’s your best shot. – Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 9 | 16 | 206 | 48 | 38 | 40 | 27 | 35 | 13 | 39 | 33 | 145 | 308 | 521 | 194 | 117 | 91 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 95 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.08m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 94 | 48 | 38 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 308 | 232 | 194 | 117 | 91 | 37 | 31 | 15 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | N 3 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 3 | — | E 12 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 20 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 7 | NW 3 | — | N 3 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | — | S 9 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | 206 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 35 | 13 | 39 | 33 | 145 | — | 521 | 3 | 9 | — | 3 | 14 | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1004 | 2896 | 173 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 51 | 235 | 211 | 393 | 1194 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 235 | 62 | 59 | 235 | 39 |
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