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Manasquan Surf Forecast

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Manasquan surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.2s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Manasquan Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Manasquan?
The current wave height at Manasquan is 1-2+ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
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.