Manasquan Inlet
Manasquan Inlet is the gold standard of New Jersey surfing—an inlet-enhanced beach break that produces the Garden State's most consistent and powerful waves. The inlet jetty creates sandbars that transform ordinary Atlantic swells into legitimate overhead peaks, with fast, hollow sections that reward aggressive surfing. The local crew is notoriously protective and skilled, having earned their waves through decades of cold water dedication. When hurricane swells or nor'easters hit the Jersey Shore, Manasquan is where serious East Coast surfers want to be.
Manasquan Inlet surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 150°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (280°)
- Offshore range
- 250° - 320°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.3m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Public beach. Seasonal parking fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Manasquan Inlet?
The Manasquan Inlet profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.3m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Manasquan Inlet?
The Manasquan Inlet profile uses wind from W (280°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 250° to 320°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Manasquan Inlet?
The Manasquan Inlet scoring profile favors swell from E (70° to 150°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 3m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Manasquan Inlet?
The main season at Manasquan Inlet is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Aug. Hurricane swells and nor'easters.
How do I get to Manasquan Inlet?
The spot profile lists EWR as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 70 minutes. Public beach. Seasonal parking fees.
What kind of wave is Manasquan Inlet?
Manasquan Inlet is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane swells and nor'easters.
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