Manasquan Surf Forecast, New Jersey

Live

New Jersey

Jenkinsons2-3+ft Point Pleasant2-3ft Sea Girt1-2+ft

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair

Wave Height

2-3+ft

waist to chest high

Swell Period

7.1s

Wind

9mph

S / Gusts 13mph

Conditions

Poor - Fair

Active Swells

Wind Swell

4.5ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 313-4ft

Poor - Fair

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 13-4ft

Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 3-4ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s SSE|10-14mph SW

Thu, Apr 23-4ft

Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with strong NNE wind at 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s SSE|18-20mph NE

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Forecast Charts

Manasquan Surf Spot Guide

Break

Rivermouth

Bottom

Sand

Level

Advanced

Crowd

Heavy

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Manasquan Inlet is widely regarded as one of the best waves on the entire East Coast. The north jetty creates a wedging right-hander that can produce thick, heavy barrels capable of handling swells up to 20-foot faces. Tidal flow through the inlet constantly reshapes the sandbars and generates powerful currents that make this a wave for experienced surfers only. Fall hurricane swells and winter nor'easters are when Manasquan truly comes alive, drawing top-level surfers from across the region.

Strong inlet currentsJetty rocksHeavy shorebreakLocalismBoat trafficCold water

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Manasquan Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Manasquan?

The current wave height at Manasquan is 2-3+ft with a 7.1s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.

How accurate is the Manasquan surf forecast?

Our Manasquan forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.

What is the breaking wave height at Manasquan?

The current breaking wave height at Manasquan is 2-3+ft, produced by a 4.5ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.

When is the best time to surf Manasquan?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Manasquan is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.