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Mantoloking Surf Forecast

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Mantoloking surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.25s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 4sS

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Mantoloking Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mantoloking?
The current wave height at Mantoloking is 1-2ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. 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.