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Manasquan Inlet, NJ. Geography. -Inlet is where the entire M anasquan watershed drains into the Ocean, and forms the border between Point Pleasant and Manasquan Jetties were built by the Army Corp of Engineers to prevent erosion
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Geography • -Inlet is where the entire Manasquan watershed drains into the Ocean, and forms the border between Point Pleasant and Manasquan • Jetties were built by the Army Corp of Engineers to prevent erosion • Littoral drift has lead to very different sandbars on the two sides of the inlet • Jenk’svs The Inlet
Weather and Wave Climate -Weather and wave quality is very variable -massive temperature swings (30’s- high 70’s) - Air temps from sub-zero to over 100 -boardshorts to 5-mils Obviously Most consistent surf comes in the fall and winter -Hurricanesproduce some of the best swells - Summers plagued by flat spells and andseabreeze - Winter can have blizzards and Noreasters - While the best swells come in the fall and winter, spring and summer can still produce fun swells with good weather
Mechanics • Mostly a south swell spot • South swells dominant during La Nina • Breaks at 1 ft. but can hold waves as big as they can get in the Atlantic • Long jetty is the key • http://vimeo.com/30250827
The Break 3 distinct peaks First peak: Closest to the jetty, usually biggest and most localized Second peak: Slightly inside first peak, smaller, mellower crowd Third peak/ The left: Down the beach near the smaller groin. Can be fun, especially on smaller days Since the beach replenishment, There can be a legitimate left off first and second peak
Locals • The inlet is known for being a hotbed of talent and extremely localized • Scott Duerr, Adam Holloway, Chris Rooney, Andrew Rooney, Pat Schmidt, Justin Taylor, Sam Hammer, Corey Kiesel Adam Holloway
Justin Taylor Sam Hammer
Pat Schmidt Chris Rooney
Travel costs • - Usually just gas, parkway tolls and a beach badge • Not really a spot worth taking a long trip to • -Consistency is the main problem • - Can fly into Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Newark, JFK Boards To Ride • Literally anything you can think of, the wave is easy to surf • Expect to see longboards, funshapes, fishes, high performance shortboards
Hazards • Locals • Beginners on longboards • Fisherman • Beach badges • Sun burn • Parking tickets
Sources • http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/manasquan-northeast_4278/travel/ • http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/behind-the-scenes-at-new-jerseys-most-dependable-wave-spot-check-manasquan-inlet_13442/photos/ • http://marinas.com/view/inlet/734_Manasquan_River_Inlet_NJ • http://www.surfysurfy.net/2010/06/super-surfy-surfboard-saturday-june-26.html • http://horribleworld.tumblr.com/ • http://andymills.photoshelter.com/gallery/Manasquan-Inlet-Hurricane-Igor-surf/G0000FxN6h1l3wsc • http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/03/am_news_links_garden_state_par.html • Facebook pages of a few of the surfers