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

Ideal for a beach walk.

Swim advisory · 78°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

58 /100

good

35 Swim

78 Sunbathe

85 Walk

28 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Closed for Season

Sampled at Inlet Surfing Beach, Riverside Dr., 0.4 mi from this beach.

NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program

Water level 0.6 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 2.13 ft · Predicted 1.50 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

87°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:17 PM

5.9 ft · in 0m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

Rip Current Risk

Low

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM

Tomorrow: Moderate

Barometer

30.21 inHg

Falling 1.3 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

7:16 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:57 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
6:59 AM	High	5.3 ft
1:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:17 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:45 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
7:47 AM	High	5.6 ft
1:57 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:03 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
8:32 AM	High	5.8 ft
2:47 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:47 PM	High	5.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:13 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
9:16 AM	High	5.8 ft
3:33 PM	Low	0.0 ft
9:30 PM	High	5.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:53 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
9:58 AM	High	5.7 ft
4:17 PM	Low	0.2 ft
10:13 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:30 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:41 AM	High	5.6 ft
4:58 PM	Low	0.4 ft
10:58 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:06 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:25 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:40 PM	Low	0.7 ft
11:45 PM	High	4.5 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

83°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Sep 10

87°

Mostly Sunny

11%

Fri Sep 11

79°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Sep 12

78°

Partly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

82°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

66%

Mon Sep 14

81°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

81°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE

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

10:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Minor

4:20 AM - 5:20 AM

Major

10:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Minor

6:10 PM - 7:10 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.