Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 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. Honestly, for the first week or so, it’s a bit of a frustrating watch. The wind is going to be a real problem for most of it, and the swell is barely a whisper. We’ve got a long stretch from the start through the end of August where good surf is just not on the cards. You’ll be waiting for a break in the wind and some real energy in the water.
The first real chance comes on Wednesday morning, September 2nd, at Spring Lake. The wind is set to swing offshore from the west-northwest, which is exactly what we need to clean things up. The swell won’t be massive, pushing around 3ft from the southeast, but it’s got a decent period of 13 seconds behind it, giving it a bit of push. The combined energy is moderate (375), so there’s some life in the water. A solid intermediate option.
Now, the one that has me stoked is Thursday, September 3rd. This is the standout. The morning session is looking prime with a gentle offshore northwest breeze making it clean. We’re looking at a 5ft southeast swell with a very long 15-second period. This is proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 958, so you’ll feel the power. This is the best day of the forecast, no question. The longer period means it will be a bit more forgiving for paddling out between sets, and it should hold up nicely along the sandbar. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind, still plenty of fun to be had.
Friday, September 4th, keeps the good times rolling. Another morning of 5ft groundswell from the southeast with a 14-second period and a clean offshore west-northwest breeze. The energy is still strong at 800. It’s a very close second to Thursday, and if you missed Thursday, this is your backup.
The following period tapers off. Saturday, September 5th sees the swell drop to 3ft from the east, good for a morning session but nothing special. By Sunday, September 6th, it’s back to tiny, clean waves for the longboarders.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. Wait for that Thursday, September 3rd window. That’s the one you don’t want to miss. Clean, strong, and from the right direction.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 67 | 62 | 37 | 165 | 46 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 45 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:04AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.50m | 6:47AM1.31m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:25AM1.38m | 7:37PM1.59m | 8:01AM1.45m | 8:12PM1.59m | 8:35AM1.50m | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.30m | 11:52PM0.20m | 11:54AM0.24m | 00:35AM0.14m | 12:39PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.08m | 1:23PM0.13m | 1:54AM0.03m | 2:06PM0.10m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 12 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 67 | 62 | 37 | 64 | 41 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 17 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 10 | E 11 | S 6 | E 10 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 33 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 42 | 21 | 12 | — | 2 | — | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | — | SE 19 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | SSW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | NE 3 | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 165 | — | 40 | 2 | — | — | 16 | 7 | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 8 | 392 | 404 | 148 | 148 | 1196 | 8 | 274 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 5 | 27 | 867 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
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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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