Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I’ve looked over the charts for Spring Lake and, well, I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re talking a solid 16-day window from now, and honestly, things are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for most of it.
We kick off on Monday afternoon, August 31st, with tiny 1 ft swell out of the southeast, but it’s an onshore breeze and the energy is a weak 22. Water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice for a swim, but it won’t help the waves. The next few days are more of the same. Tuesday, September 1st, offers a little hope in the morning with a light westerly cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still a pathetic 1 ft with a short 7-second period. The energy is a measly 19. It’s clean, but there’s just nothing to ride.
We get a bit of a jump on Wednesday, September 2nd, with the swell rising to 5 ft from the east, but it’s a short, choppy 6-second period and a strong onshore wind from the ENE at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 209, but it’s messy, blown-out, and not worth paddling out for. That trend continues into Thursday morning, September 3rd, when we finally see a clean window. The wind swings offshore from the west at 9 mph, and the swell drops to 3 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period. The energy is moderate at 103, and the report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the best we’ve seen, but that’s not saying much. Thursday afternoon sees the swell drop further to 2 ft with a 9-second period, clean offshore wind, but the energy is down to 70.
From Friday, September 4th, right through to the end of the first week, it’s back to tiny, inconsistent dribble. The swell never gets above 2 ft, periods are short, and the wind is all over the place. The energy barely cracks 40. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, September 8th, with glassy conditions from a light SSW breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft with a 10-second period. Energy is a low 36.
Then, on Wednesday, September 9th, we get another surprise. The afternoon brings a glassy offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south. The period is a short 5 seconds, but the energy is moderate at 94. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The wind is right, but the swell is weak and short.
After that, it’s a long, depressing stretch. From Thursday, September 10th, through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday, September 15th, we’re looking at near-gale-force winds, rain, and barely any swell. The energy values are in the teens and twenties. Sunday, September 13th, and Monday, September 14th, see the wave height reading as “-” meaning zero—flat as a pancake. The last few days show a little 2 ft to 3 ft bump, but it’s all cross-shore or onshore wind and weak.
Bottom line: There is no standout here. The best chance is Thursday morning, September 3rd, at Spring Lake’s sandbar. The swell is 3 ft from the ESE, period is 7 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. It’s clean, but don’t expect any barrels. The energy is moderate (103). It’s an intermediate spot, and it’s consistent, but crowds are possible. The water is a touch warmer than normal, but nothing to write home about. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a big gap of nothing. Honestly, with the onshore winds and small, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 7 |
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22 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 92 | 134 | 137 | 96 | 62 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.45m | 10:35AM1.58m | 11:01PM1.38m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.10m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:55PM0.15m | 4:54AM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 |
22 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 92 | 75 | 63 | 96 | 62 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 70 | 39 | 38 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | — | SE 8 | S 6 | E 9 | S 5 |
— | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | — | S 5 | S 3 | WNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | WSW 2 |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 134 | 137 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1204 | 448 | 521 | 235 | 52 | 399 | 155 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 148 | 2310 | 2552 | 663 | 1541 | 448 | 355 |
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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.











