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Mantoloking Surf Forecast, New Jersey

New Jersey

Bay Head3-4+ftPoint Pleasant3-4+ftOrtley Beach2-3ft
Mantoloking surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
15mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.1ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Fair - Good

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 3-4ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|10-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 17mph out of the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|17-19mph NE
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Mantoloking Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Mantoloking is a classic New Jersey beach break situated along the northern Ocean County coastline, offering punchy peaks that respond well to northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms. The barrier island geography here creates shifting sandbars that can produce hollow, fast-breaking waves, particularly during fall hurricane season when powerful groundswells push in from offshore systems. Its relatively uncrowded lineup compared to better-known New Jersey spots makes it a local favorite for those seeking quality waves without the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsStrong currentsNor'easter shore breakJetty structures

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

Mantoloking Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mantoloking?
The current wave height at Mantoloking is 3-4+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Mantoloking surf forecast?
Our Mantoloking 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 Mantoloking?
The current breaking wave height at Mantoloking is 3-4+ft, produced by a 5.1ft S 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 Mantoloking?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Mantoloking is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.