Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
19.1°C
1.5° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 (Oct 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.7
S
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.7
S
4
0.3
ESE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
19
10
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4
13
52
44
3
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7
16
16
22
20
14
7
14
13
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
W
10
NNW
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:13AM1.37m
4:33PM1.53m
5:12AM1.48m
5:30PM1.56m
6:05AM1.58m
6:20PM1.58m
6:51AM1.66m
7:05PM1.57m
7:33AM1.70m
7:47PM1.54m
8:13AM1.70m
8:28PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.14m
11:03PM0.02m
11:15AM0.07m
11:49PM-0.04m
12:06PM0.01m
00:33AM-0.07m
12:55PM-0.02m
1:15AM-0.08m
1:42PM-0.03m
1:55AM-0.05m
2:26PM-0.02m
2:33AM0.01m
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °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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