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

Decent day for photography.

50% rain · NWS alert active · 82°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Areas of smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Weather

82°F air — ideal beach weather
50% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

74°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

NWS alert active — special marine warning issued july 18 at 4:02pm edt until july 18 at 6:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj

41 /100

32 Swim

44 Sunbathe

52 Walk

49 Fish

67 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.8 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 1.47 ft · Predicted 0.71 ft

Weather alert in effect

Special Marine Warning issued July 18 at 4:02PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:44PM EDT until July 18 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Tornado Watch issued July 18 at 1:55PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

82°F

Areas Of Smoke

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Rain

50%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

4 Moderate

Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~50m

Burn-free before 01 PM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

83°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

74°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.0 ft

S swell

Rip Current Risk

Low

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jul 18, 7:42 PM

Barometer

29.82 inHg

1010 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

30 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:40 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
11:57 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:55 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:06 AM	High	5.2 ft
6:25 AM	Low	0.0 ft
12:48 PM	High	5.2 ft
6:47 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:57 AM	High	4.9 ft
7:12 AM	Low	0.3 ft
1:37 PM	High	5.1 ft
7:45 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:47 AM	High	4.5 ft
8:01 AM	Low	0.7 ft
2:24 PM	High	5.0 ft
8:47 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:35 AM	High	4.2 ft
8:53 AM	Low	0.9 ft
3:11 PM	High	5.0 ft
9:47 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:26 AM	High	4.0 ft
9:46 AM	Low	1.0 ft
4:01 PM	High	4.9 ft
10:43 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:22 AM	High	3.9 ft
10:38 AM	Low	1.1 ft
4:55 PM	High	4.9 ft
11:33 PM	Low	1.0 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

82°

Areas Of Smoke

50%

Sun Jul 19

83°

Sunny

Mon Jul 20

82°

Sunny

Tue Jul 21

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

64%

Wed Jul 22

85°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

79%

Thu Jul 23

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

22%

Fri Jul 24

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

15%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 50% rain chance

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.

Minor

10:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Major

3:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Minor

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Major

3:40 PM - 5:40 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.