Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Spring Lake.
We’re looking at a real quiet stretch for the next couple of weeks. The surf is going to be tiny for most of it, with a big gap in quality until we get into September. The water is sitting at 24°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick winter suit.
The first week is a non-starter. From Sunday the 23rd right through to the end of August, the waves are barely a ripple. You’re looking at swell around 0.6ft to 1ft max, with combined swell energy very weak, often only 11 to 70. The wind is a mixed bag – some glassy patches on Sunday afternoon and Wednesday morning the 26th, but mostly cross or cross-on breezes. The word is “poor surf conditions” all the way through, so honestly, leave the board at home.
That quiet spell stretches through the last week of August. Even Saturday the 29th goes glassy in the afternoon, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s flat. Sunday the 30th is all cross-on and choppy. It’s a long stretch of nothing.
Now, things start to look a little more interesting as we head into September. On Monday the 31st of August, we get a shift. The morning sees a 1ft swell from the SE, but here’s the catch – the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, and combined energy lifts to 108 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean. The word is still “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but for a sandbar like Spring Lake, that long period might make the waves break a bit too straight. Still, it’s the first sign of life.
Tuesday the 1st of September drops the period and gets messy with cross-onshore winds, so that’s a miss. Wednesday the 2nd is more of the same – poor.
Finally, the standout. Thursday the 3rd of September morning cleans right up with a solid offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The swell is 3ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 193 (moderate). It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but that offshore wind makes it the best session in the forecast. This is the one to pencil in.
But the real highlight comes on Friday the 4th of September morning. We’ve got a 3ft SE swell, 12-second period, and combined energy of 287 (moderate). The wind is light from the north at 3 mph, crossing offshore, and the word says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the top pick of the whole outlook. Clean, lined up, and with that moderate energy, it’ll be the best waves we’ve seen. The swell direction of SE is a bit off the optimum ENE, but with quality winds and decent size, it’s the session to aim for.
After that, the surf fades again. The second week is small and messy, with cross-onshore winds and dropping energy. By the 7th of September, it’s back to 1ft and onshore slop with fresh breezes. Not worth it.
So, bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The best window is Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September, with Friday morning the clear standout. Get in the water then, because the rest of the fortnight is quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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15 | 14 | 36 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 30 | 43 | 40 | 34 | 53 | 90 | 98 | 42 | 31 | 31 | 33 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:41PM1.38m | 5:14AM1.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:08PM0.27m | 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 | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
11 | 4 | 36 | 17 | 33 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 43 | 40 | 34 | 53 | 11 | 6 | 42 | 31 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 10 | S 7 | E 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
2 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | S 5 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | S 6 | SE 10 | S 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — |
15 | 7 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | S 6 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | S 5 | WNW 2 | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | NE 3 | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | 33 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 18 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 98 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 392 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 148 | 393 | 4 | 392 | 1196 | 30 | 4 | 253 | 49 | 51 | 5 | 34 |
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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.











