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Best days come on S-SE long-period groundswells with a W-WSW offshore breeze.
Low to mid tides usually focus the peaks while very high tide can soften the shape.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Manasquan Inlet
New Jersey’s flagship inlet break, Manasquan is known for its fast rights, competitive local scene, and long-standing East Coast contest culture when solid swell hits the jetty. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew Jersey, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind E 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.4 ftrising
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.5 ft
- Low0.4 ft
- High4.7 ft
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The inlet’s south-side jetty channels energy into a fast, steep right peak and funnels a persistent rip that makes the paddle out easier on bigger days.
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