Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.7° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE 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 (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's check out what's cooking at Spring Lake for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are lookin' pretty flat and messy for the most part. For the first several days, from Sunday the 26th of July through to the end of the month, we’re dealin' with tiny, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is mostly weak, barely hittin' triple digits, and the water temp is sittin' about average for this time of year. Don't hold your breath.

We do get a bit of a pulse buildin' around the 29th and 30th, with the combined swell energy climbin' into a moderate range (234 at its peak on the 29th afternoon). The swell direction shifts to the ENE with a short, 6-second period, so it's gonna be a bit lumpy and lack punch. The real kicker is the wind though – it goes cross-offshore and then, on the mornin' of Thursday the 30th of July, we get a glassy, still wind. That’s about as good as it gets for conditions. The break is clean, but the swell is small at around 4 ft and the waves are just ordinary. It's really a spot check for a small glassy wave if you’re itchin'. Crowds could be a problem here, so bring a spare set of patience.

Movin' into August, the first week is mostly back to small and messy. Monday the 3rd of August mornin' has another glassy window with a tiny 3 ft SSE swell (combined energy of 92), but it's a weak, short-period signal. You might get a knee-high roller, but honestly, it’s not worth paddlin' out for.

The real standout, if you can call it that, happens way out on Thursday the 6th of August. Swell size bumps up to 5 ft from the SSE, with a moderate energy level of 231. Problem is, it’s accompanied by a moderate to fresh cross-shore wind (12-18 mph), which is gonna chop it up into a lumpy mess. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions" – and for a sandbar break like Spring Lake, that's a recipe for blown-out, bumpy lines. That setup might actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. For a standard log or shortboard, it's not a great look.

In short, the entire 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s no major groundswell or long-period energy to get excited about. The cleanest windows have no swell, and the days with the most swell have the worst wind. It’s a classic case of the lake stayin' quiet. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Height (m)
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ESE
7
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
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76
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37
70
61
110
150
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176
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59
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51
Wind (km/h)
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15
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15
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WSW
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S
25
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SW
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SSE
20
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25
SSW
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NNW
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SSE
10
NNE
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15
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High Tide
5:44AM1.15m
6:03PM1.48m
6:33AM1.20m
6:48PM1.51m
7:16AM1.25m
7:28PM1.55m
7:55AM1.29m
8:05PM1.57m
8:32AM1.32m
8:40PM1.56m
9:08AM1.34m
9:16PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.22m
11:32AM0.27m
00:23AM0.17m
12:19PM0.23m
1:07AM0.13m
1:04PM0.20m
1:49AM0.09m
1:48PM0.17m
2:28AM0.05m
2:30PM0.16m
3:05AM0.03m
3:10PM0.15m
3:39AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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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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