81°
Sunny
0%
84
Monmouth County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean
Manasquan
Ocean Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
81 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
75 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:35 PM
5.0 ft · in 1.2h
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jun 3, 7:16 AM
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
30 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:28 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:39 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:36 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 4:30 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 10:35 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
1%
82
90°
Sunny
0%
74
91°
Mostly Sunny
4%
74
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
33
71°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
35
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Manasquan.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Manasquan from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS