Manasquan Inlet, NJ

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Outdoor scenery at Manasquan Inlet
Manasquan Inlet — photo by James Loesch, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

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52°F
High: 52° | Low: 38°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KBLM
Observed at: 8:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 16 mph | Humidity: %
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 8:14PM EST until November 13 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ (Expires: November 13, 2026 2:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. Instructions: A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Tonight:Rain showers likely before 1am, then rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 50°F. Rain forecast later today (90%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (50°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (50°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 50°F. Rain forecast later today (90%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (50°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (50°F).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 50°F. Rain forecast later today (90%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 89/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 50°F. Rain forecast later today (90%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 70/100
Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Manasquan Inlet, NJ

Manasquan Inlet rewards weather-aware planning with jetties, a busy navigation channel, marinas, fishing access, surf, and the river mouth.

Planning an Outing at Manasquan Inlet

Put the most exposed or time-sensitive activity first, then keep a shorter option nearby if wind, rain, heat, or access changes.

Weather Tips for Manasquan Inlet

  • Review tides, surf, rip-current guidance, marine wind, fog, water temperature, and small-craft conditions before beach or water plans.
  • Confirm lifeguard schedules, beach badges or entry controls, parking, wildlife closures, ferry or launch status, and storm-related access changes.
  • Sea breeze can disguise heat while onshore storms or lightning still require a quick exit from beaches, boardwalks, marinas, and open water.
  • Nor’easters, tropical systems, king tides, and erosion can alter access even after the worst weather has passed.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Manasquan
  • Brielle
  • Point Pleasant
  • Manasquan River
  • Fisherman’s Cove
  • Glimmer Glass

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Keep the main objective flexible; a shorter route or later start is often the better choice when access or weather is uncertain.

7-Day Forecast for Manasquan Inlet

☁
52°F
High: 52° | Low: 38°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KBLM
Observed at: 8:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 16 mph | Humidity: %
Fri 🌧
51° 34°
90%
Sat ⛅
50° 35°
2%
Sun ⛅
52° 35°
0%
Mon ☀
52° 34°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 36°
0%
Wed ☀
57° 38°
0%
Thu ☀
59° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

51° Fri 50° Sat 52° Sun 52° Mon 54° Tue 57° Wed 59° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Fri 35° Sat 35° Sun 34° Mon 36° Tue 38° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 68 Fri 70 Sat 80 Sun 80 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:15 pm CST

Manasquan Inlet Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Manasquan Inlet is quieter but exposed to nor’easters, strong coastal wind, flooding, and occasional snow or ice. Ocean and tidal water remain dangerously cold, and services or guarded access are limited.

Spring

Spring alternates between mild afternoons and raw onshore flow. Cold water, fog, rip-current or inlet conditions, and limited lifeguard coverage require more caution than the air temperature suggests.

Summer

Summer brings warm beach weather along with humidity, sea breezes, crowded access, and fast-moving thunderstorms. Check surf, rip currents, tide, heat index, and swimming or launch status before leaving. Tide against wind can steepen inlet chop quickly, so paddlers and boaters need a route-specific marine check.

Fall

Fall often offers warm water and lighter crowds, but tropical systems, nor’easters, king tides, erosion, and earlier darkness can change shoreline access quickly.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 54–57°F using nearby coastal climate stations.
  • Annual snowfall: usually about 10–20 inches near the coast, although individual nor’easters can produce much more.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: Summer is often wettest because of thunderstorms and tropical moisture, although precipitation is distributed through the year.
  • Driest season: Fall is often driest, particularly from October into November.
  • Best outdoor window: Late spring through early fall, adjusted for surf, water temperature, and guarded access.