80°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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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.
80°F air · 68°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
79 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
75 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
68°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
5:31 PM
5.1 ft · in 2.8h
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ026 · Issued Jun 25, 7:34 AM
Barometer
30.10 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
30 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:28 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:59 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 11:13 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 5:31 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
51
80°
Rain Showers
81%
42
87°
Mostly Sunny
9%
84
87°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
93°
Mostly Sunny
10%
74
96°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
34
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.
Major
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor
1:40 AM - 2:40 AM
Major
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:40 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
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