Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spring Lake this week:
The surf forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Spring Lake. I’ve looked over the next 16 days and, to be honest, it’s a pretty flat run. There’s a massive gap at the start with nothing worth paddling out for. From Saturday, July 11, right through to Monday, July 20, it’s all poor surf. Tiny waves, crummy wind, just nothing doing. You’re looking at about a 10-day stretch of no recommendations, mate.
The first real blip of energy shows up on Tuesday, July 21. There’s a spike in the swell – we’re talking 6 ft from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 313. That’s a decent push, but it’s onshore wind from the E at 9 mph, creating unknown conditions. It’s not clean, it’s messy. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, and with that short period, it’ll be fat and lumpy. I’d say it’s more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the beach and sandbar setup.
Wednesday, July 22, drops back down – 3 ft from the E, period 7 seconds, energy at 146. But look at that afternoon: heavy rain and a strong breeze from the E at 25 mph, onshore. That’s a write-off. Thursday, July 23, through to Sunday, July 26, is all tiny, scrappy waves under 2 ft, with cross-shore or onshore winds. The water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual to report there.
If you’re desperate, Tuesday morning the 21st is the only time the ocean shows any pulse, but the quality is poor. Honestly, I’d be keeping the board in the car for a good two weeks. Forecasts can change, but this one looks stubborn. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 15 | E 4 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 14 | 14 | 43 | 31 | 60 | 60 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | 11:46AM-0.00m | 00:50AM-0.06m | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | E 5 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 7 | 60 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 7 | — | ESE 10 | — | SE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | — | S 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 17 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 4 | — | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | S 6 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 43 | — | 60 | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | 4 | 34 | 44 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 249 | 510 | 567 | 567 | 1000 | 651 | 651 | 407 | 193 | 235 | 0 | 253 | 117 | 27 | 148 | 131 | 5 | 867 | 403 | 875 |
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The above surf forecast table for Spring Lake provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spring Lake can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spring Lake surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Spring Lake) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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