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Fun day ahead — expect 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 9mph W winds.
Fun day ahead — expect 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 9mph W winds.
Best window·Monday 10AM–1PM·2-3ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Fun day ahead — expect 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with moderate W wind around 9mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 4s and 11mph from the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with strong NNW wind at 13mph and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 2-3ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s with moderate NNW wind around 12mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is W at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Manasquan is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.1ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.3s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
