Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
25.4° C
2.4° 

Spring Lake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spring Lake surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 172 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 16th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Spring Lake has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a real dry spell for most of the 16-day window. From now until about the middle of next week, we’re dealing with barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1 foot, and the wind is all over the place. It’s not going to be worth paddling out for. You’ll see a brief blip on Thursday the 13th with a 3-foot swell from the SSW, but the period is a weak 5 seconds and the wind is cross-shore from the SSW at 10 km/h. The wave energy is a paltry (54) – it’s just not going to link up. Don’t bother.

Then we go into another gap. Saturday the 16th afternoon sees a spike in wind with a 6-foot swell from the south at 35 km/h, but that’s a fresh cross-shore with a lumpy cross-chop. The energy jumps to 175 – that’s some moderate power – but the quality is going to be a mess. Honestly, with that strong side-shore wind and a beach setup, this is looking more like a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s.

The best of the whole outlook? It’s a long way out, but keep your eye on Wednesday the 19th. We’ve got a 3-foot swell from the southeast, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 207, which is moderate and will have some push. The wind is onshore from the ESE at 20 km/h, which isn’t perfect, but it’s the most consistent push we’ve seen. On Thursday the 20th, the swell hangs around at 3 feet from the SE, still with a 10-second period and energy of 136. The wind is cross-shore from the SSW at 25 km/h, which will put some chop on it. The water is a very warm 78° – that’s a whopping 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies.

Spring Lake is a consistent sandbar, and it’s exposed to the ENE, but the swell is coming from the opposite direction. It’s a tough angle. The crowds are possible on a day like that, so be ready to share. For the absolute best, I’d circle Wednesday the 19th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only thing that looks like it’ll offer a few proper rides. The rest of the forecast is a write-off for a surfer, I’m afraid.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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10
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10
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9
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9
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12
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NE
3
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4
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4
0.9
SSW
5
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8
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8
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6
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9
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9
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SSE
7
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NE
5
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5
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9
1.7
S
6
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Energy kJ
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21
46
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43
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172
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Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
SW
15
N
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
NE
10
E
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ESE
15
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
15
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High Tide
6:02PM1.72m
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
11:36AM0.03m
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
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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.

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