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Manasquan Inlet Surf Report
upper-intermediate
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Rising tide with 1.8 ft swell energy.
Manasquan Inlet is a jetty break in Manasquan, NJ suited for upper-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from ESE to S (110°-190°). Best surfed at 1-4ft. Hazards include rip currents, rocks, jetties, strong currents, crowds. Prime season runs February, March, August, September, October, and November. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from WNW (295°). Manasquan Inlet is renowned as one of the East Coast's premier jetty breaks. The inlet amplifies south swells into long, powerful right‑hand walls, and competitions are held here when conditions line up. Low–mid tide, W–NW wind, 4–8 ft S swell Sit just outside the jetty to line up the right‑handers; on large south swells the wave barrels and offers long rides.
Localism can be strong—do not paddle around people and be prepared to wait your turn.
Insider tips from local surfers
Sit just outside the jetty to line up the right‑handers; on large south swells the wave barrels and offers long rides.