Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get the forecast on the table. Things are looking pretty flat for a while here, so we've got a long stretch to get through before anything worth paddling out for shows up.
We're starting off with a real dry spell. From now, right through until the 11th of September, there's just no surf to speak of. That's over a week of tiny, weak, and messy conditions. You'll see small bumps here and there, but nothing that's going to get you out of bed. The wind is all over the place, and the energy just isn't there. It's a proper lull for Spring Lake.
Now, after that long wait, things start to look a bit more interesting. The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 12th of September. We're looking at a solid 7ft swell from the east, pushing a good chunk of energy (393). The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, which should keep things fairly clean. This is the standout of the whole period. It's a bit of a jump in size, so maybe one for the experienced crew – over 5ft, so beginners might want to sit this one out. The swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a bumpy, windswelly beast, but with that clean wind, it's the best we're going to get.
The following morning, Sunday the 13th of September, offers a nice follow-up. It drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the east, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 239, and with zero wind, it'll be beautiful and clean. It's a much better size for a wider range of surfers.
After that little pulse, it fades away fast. By the afternoon of the 13th and through the rest of the forecast, we're back to tiny, poor surf and onshore winds. The long-period groundswell showing up on the 16th and 17th of September with periods over 13 seconds looks promising on paper, but the swell height is only 0.7ft. For a sandbar break like Spring Lake, that long-period energy just won't have the push to stand up. It'll be a total flat spell again.
So, don't hold your breath for the next week. The pick of the run is the Saturday the 12th morning session, with a second look on the Sunday the 13th morning. After that, it's back to waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 4 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 77 | 63 | 58 | 49 | 38 | 18 | 33 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 40 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 37 | 6 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.57m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.26m | 1:25PM1.54m | 2:06AM1.23m | 2:31PM1.53m | 3:15AM1.25m | 3:41PM1.55m | 4:25AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.60m | 5:28AM1.42m | 5:49PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:56PM0.26m | 6:45AM0.22m | 8:16PM0.27m | 8:07AM0.24m | 9:28PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.21m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.04m | 11:27AM0.05m | 00:14AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 75 | 63 | 41 | 49 | 30 | 18 | 33 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 58 | 39 | 38 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 77 | 54 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 20 | 37 | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 884 | 52 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 184 | 709 | 148 | 59 | 379 | 355 | 34 | 1000 | 392 | 56 | 9 | 19 | 398 |
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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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