Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. The next couple of weeks at Spring Lake are looking pretty grim. We're talking a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy surf with only one real window of hope tucked away at the end.
From Monday the 17th right through to the 27th, it’s mostly a write-off. We’re looking at knee-high slop with no power. The combined energy readings are mostly in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, which is weak. Swell periods are all over, but the size just isn't there. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, so the surface will be chopped up. There are a few clean mornings with light offshore breezes, like on the 23rd and 24th, but we're talking a mere 0.2 to 0.4m. You might find a knee-high crumble, but it's not worth getting out of bed for.
There's a quick pulse of south swell on the 25th, bumping things up to 1.2m to 1.5m, but it’s short-period windswell with onshore winds. That’s a blown-out, choppy mess – more suited for the kiteboarders than us. The energy does jump to 171, so there’s some push, but quality is zero.
We go right back into the small stuff after that. The 28th finally shows a change. Friday morning has clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 0.6m wave, but it's pretty ordinary. The afternoon is where it gets interesting. A 1.2m SE groundswell with a 6-second period meets glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 169. It’s surfable, but the short period will make it sectiony. You’ll be paddling around a bit.
Now, for the real standout. It's over a week away, so temper expectations, but Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are showing the most promise. Saturday morning looks the best. We’ve got a 1.0m SE swell with a 12-second period – proper groundswell – and clean cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is a strong 456. This is the pick of the trip. Since it’s a sandbar, a long-period swell can sometimes make it break a little straight, but at that size and with those clean conditions, it should still be fun. The afternoon looks more marginal as the wind turns onshore, so get in early.
Sunday the 30th still has potential. A 1.1m ESE swell with a 9-second period and 203 energy in the morning, and again, clean cross-offshore winds. It’s a notch down from Saturday but still worth a paddle. The afternoon gets windier, so morning is the call.
After that, it fades back to nothing. So, we have a long, flat stretch until the 28th, and then one clear standout morning on the 29th worth planning for. It's promising, but it's a long way out, so keep the faith.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
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117 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 61 | 42 | 54 | 26 | 34 | 39 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:57PM1.47m | 11:33AM1.54m | 11:45PM1.35m | 12:20PM1.49m | 00:35AM1.25m | 1:07PM1.43m | 1:25AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.39m | 2:18AM1.11m | 2:47PM1.35m | 3:16AM1.09m | 3:43PM1.35m | 4:16AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:00AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | 5:39AM0.15m | 6:20PM0.27m | 6:22AM0.26m | 7:19PM0.34m | 7:16AM0.35m | 8:24PM0.37m | 8:20AM0.40m | 9:26PM0.37m | 9:22AM0.40m | 10:20PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 |
3 | 115 | 51 | 52 | 61 | 42 | 54 | 26 | 25 | 39 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 13 | E 4 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 7 |
— | — | 34 | — | 7 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 12 | E 4 | SE 10 | — | — | E 5 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | S 5 | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 13 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 15 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 6 | — | SE 6 | S 4 | — | S 5 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — |
117 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 29 | — | 34 | 9 | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1537 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 51 | 231 | 0 | 8 | 359 | 3 | 1000 | 1660 | 407 | 521 | 1000 | 8 | 56 | 762 | 148 |
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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.











