
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spring Lake this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee and settle in, ‘cause I’ve had a proper look at the charts for Spring Lake, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch. We’re talking a 16-day window, and for the first nine days, it’s pretty much a write-off.
The pattern is flat and uninspiring. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations until we get to the tail end of the second week. The first bit of anything that even gets a mention doesn’t turn up until Thursday the 20th of August, and even then, it’s ordinary.
Alright, let’s break it down. From Tuesday the 11th through to Wednesday the 19th, you’ve got tiny to no swell. Most days are showing wave heights barely scraping 1 ft, with combined swell energy in the weak range (single and low double-digits), often under 20. The wind is all over the shop, but the waves just aren’t there. It’s a blank run, and for an area like this, that’s pretty normal when the dials aren’t turning.
Now, the first real glimmer comes on Thursday the 20th of August. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s the best on offer. Spring Lake itself finally sees some surfable conditions. We’re looking at a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the W at 9 mph. Swell is tiny, about 2 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is only moderate, sitting at 104, so it’s weak, but the conditions are glassy enough to have a paddle. The afternoon holds similar, with a WSW breeze around 6 mph keeping it clean. It’s beginner-friendly at this size, but don’t expect any punch. Crowds are a possibility here as it’s a consistent sandbar, so you might have some company on a small day. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.
After that, we slip back into the doldrums. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd of August have some clean windows, but the wave heights drop back under 3 ft with poor energy. Saturday afternoon even has a 4 ft pulse from the S, but with a pathetic 5-second period, it’s just messy and not worth the paddle.
There is a final little window late in the forecast. On Tuesday the 25th of August, we get another chance. The morning shows clean conditions with a light offshore from the W at 9 mph. Swell is 4 ft from the S with a 5-second period. The energy is moderate (105), but it’s short-period windswell. It’s surfable but ordinary. The afternoon looks a touch better, with a clean offshore breeze from the WNW (12 mph) and 4 ft swell from the S, energy at 141. Still, the period is short (6 seconds), so it’s not going to have any real shape or push. This is still okay for intermediate surfers, but beginners might find the short-period chop a handful.
Bottom line: don't get your hopes up for a score. Thursday the 20th and Tuesday the 25th are the only real standouts, and they’re more about getting wet than getting barrelled. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | S 5 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | 8:21AM1.60m | 8:35PM1.76m | 9:09AM1.62m | 9:22PM1.69m | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:09PM1.59m | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | 2:21PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.16m | 3:10PM-0.06m | 3:41AM-0.13m | 3:57PM-0.00m | 4:21AM-0.06m | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | — |
24 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 7 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | SW 3 | NW 2 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 7 |
1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 25 | — | 5 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 30 | 421 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 704 | 709 | 2642 | 651 | 651 | 1299 | 923 | 2451 | 1541 | 670 | 567 | 651 | 59 | 8 | 131 | 148 | 875 | 1204 | 1095 |
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Information about the Spring Lake Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Spring Lake may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











