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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Manasquan for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Manasquan, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 6s with 7mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the NW.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light winds out of the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Manasquan is 1ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Manasquan is 1ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Manasquan is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Manasquan works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Manasquan. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Manasquan is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. 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.
The prime season at Manasquan is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Manasquan include strong inlet currents, jetty rocks, heavy shorebreak, localism, boat traffic, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
