Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Manasquan

A mile of Atlantic sand fronted by a small boardwalk, a rock jetty at the inlet that's one of the best surf breaks in NJ, and a walkable downtown. More low-key than Belmar or Point Pleasant next door.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Swim advisory · 59°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

59°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

29 /100

skip

0 Swim

50 Sunbathe

70 Walk

15 Fish

70 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at Fisherman's Cove Doggy Park, 0.2 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8531680 · Observed 1.05 ft · Predicted 0.33 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

59°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

8 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Southeast Burlington and Ocean Counties

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

62°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Wave Height

3.9 ft

10s · SSE swell

Barometer

29.78 inHg

Falling 0.7 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 4mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

4:47 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:00 AM	High	5.6 ft
12:19 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:17 PM	High	4.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:27 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:40 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:04 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:59 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:07 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:18 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:39 PM	High	4.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:46 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:55 AM	High	5.6 ft
2:28 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:19 PM	High	4.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	0.5 ft
8:33 AM	High	5.4 ft
3:08 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:59 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:02 AM	Low	0.7 ft
9:11 AM	High	5.1 ft
3:46 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:43 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:38 AM	Low	0.9 ft
9:52 AM	High	4.9 ft
4:25 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:31 PM	High	3.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

59°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

62°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

60°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

63°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

62°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

58°

Chance Light Rain

31%

Fri Nov 13

53°

Chance Light Rain

45%

What to Bring Today

critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 59°F outside

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor

4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking; paid lots near the beach.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $40 thru Jun 15; season adult $90, junior (12-16) $45, senior (65+) $35

Address

Ocean Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Amenities

lifeguardsboardwalkinlet jettyrestaurantsbarsrestrooms

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Manasquan today?

Manasquan shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Manasquan dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Manasquan?

Pre-season $40 thru Jun 15; season adult $90, junior (12-16) $45, senior (65+) $35

Are there lifeguards at Manasquan?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Manasquan during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Manasquan?

Amenities at Manasquan include lifeguards, boardwalk, inlet jetty, restaurants, bars, restrooms.

When is the water warmest at Manasquan?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Manasquan located?

Manasquan is in Monmouth County, NJ, at Ocean Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736.