Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet stretch ahead for Spring Lake. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there's just nothing that's going to get the heart pumping. For a spot that's usually consistent, this is a real bummer of a run.
Let's break it down. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it'll be nice to be in the water, even if you're just bobbing around.
The first bit of the week is a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are a total no-go with tiny, messy surf. The only real blip of energy shows up on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. We'll see a bit of a pulse, with a 4ft SSE swell at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best (227). The wind is blowing cross-off from the NNE, which will keep it clean, but the period is short, so the waves will be weak and crumbly. It's a "marginal" call, but if you're desperate for a paddle, it's the only thing on the menu.
Now, things get a bit more interesting, but not necessarily in a good way. On Tuesday afternoon, the 29th of July, we see a 4ft SSE swell with a longer 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (209). But the problem is the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the NE, which will make it a lumpy, choppy mess. That's not a good look for a sandbar setup. Given the significant swell, poor quality, and strong cross-wind, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
And that's it. After that, we're back to tiny dribbles for the rest of the forecast. There's a long gap of nothing from the 23rd right through to the end, with the odd tiny bump that's not worth a mention. There's nothing to get excited about here. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. Hope it changes, but for now, maybe take up golf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 28 | 70 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 216 | 185 | 51 | 44 | 43 | 58 | 54 | 43 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 74 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 358 | 216 | 185 | 55 | 44 | 43 | 58 | 54 | 43 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | SE 9 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 28 | 70 | 158 | 279 | 382 | 360 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 1655 | 409 | 1196 | 1196 | 1196 | 30 | 5 | 54 | 54 | 8 | 4 | 57 | 652 | 80 | 249 | 521 | 52 | 71 | 403 |
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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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