Manahawkin, New Jersey Weather
Manahawkin, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Manahawkin, Ocean County.
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About Manahawkin, New Jersey
Manahawkin, a place where the salty air of the Atlantic meets the pine-scented embrace of the Pine Barrens, unfolds across a landscape of low, sandy plains and winding waterways. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-west of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 202°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Barnegat. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by the slow crawl of glaciers and the constant push and pull of the tides, giving rise to a terrain that is more forgiving than rugged. Here, the sky seems to stretch endlessly, a vast canvas upon which the sun paints its daily dramas, from the pale blush of dawn to the fiery spectacle of sunset, a light that softens the edges of everything it touches. The character of Manahawkin is one of quiet resilience, a community deeply connected to its natural surroundings, where the rhythm of life is often dictated by the ebb and flow of the nearby bays and the gentle rustle of the surrounding pines. The history of Manahawkin is deeply intertwined with the maritime traditions of the Jersey Shore and the resourcefulness of those who have long called this coastal region home. For generations, its economy thrived on the bounty of the sea and the forests, with fishing, oystering, and timber providing livelihoods for its inhabitants. The LBI (Long Beach Island) Causeway, a modern artery, now connects Manahawkin to the barrier island's popular beaches, drawing a steady stream of visitors who contribute to the local commerce, particularly during the sun-drenched summer months. Yet, beneath the veneer of seasonal tourism, the enduring spirit of Manahawkin persists, a testament to its past as a vital hub for trade and a place where the land and water have always been the primary architects of its destiny.
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| Location | Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.695397°N, 74.258753°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08050 |
| Area Code | 856, 609 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Manahawkin, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Manahawkin, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Manahawkin includes coordinates 39.695397°N, 74.258753°W, situated in Ocean County. ZIP code 08050. Telephone area code: 856, 609. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
