May is a popular month to ask about Manasquan Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Manasquan Beach sea temperature in May — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Manasquan Beach in United States averages 14.0°C during May, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · May
14.0°C
cool · Fair
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Manasquan Beach
Can you swim at Manasquan Beach in June? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Manasquan Beach in July? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Manasquan Beach in August? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Manasquan Beach in September? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Manasquan Beach in October? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Manasquan Beach in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Manasquan Beach in May?
Manasquan Beach averages 14.0°C in May, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Manasquan Beach in May?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Manasquan Beach in May?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.