
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get real about Spring Lake. I’ve looked over the numbers, and I gotta be straight with you – this stretch isn’t looking great. We’ve got a full 16-day window ahead, but there’s honestly nothing here that gets my heart pumping. The first real signs of any surf don’t even show up until the afternoon of Wednesday the 15th, and even then it’s pretty grim. Before that, we’ve got a few days of flat, weak junk with cross-onshore winds tearing up any little bump that tries to form. It’s a quiet start.
So, Wednesday afternoon the 15th – that’s when we get our first glimpse of something surfable. The wind is offshore out of the west at 12 mph, which cleans things up nicely, and we’ve got a little 3ft swell coming from the SSW. Period’s short, only 5 seconds, so the energy’s weak – it’s just not gonna pack much punch. The break here, Spring Lake, is a consistent sandbar that works best with an ENE swell, and we’re getting S to SSW, so it’s not the ideal direction. It’s a tough sell.
Then we drift through the rest of that week and into the next, and it’s more of the same. A few mornings with glassy conditions, like Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, but the swell is barely a ripple – less than 1ft. It’s heartbreaking because the wind is perfect, but there’s nothing to ride. Crowds at Spring Lake can be a factor sometimes, but honestly, with surf this small, I wouldn’t expect many people out.
The one moment that looks a little different is Monday morning, July 20th. We’ve got 5ft of south swell coming in with a 6-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. It’s got some weight behind it, more than anything else in this whole run. But it’s still a short-period S swell hitting a spot that wants ENE, so the shape will be messy. And at 5ft, it’s not huge, but it’s the biggest we’ll see. Still, the conditions are poor overall according to the report, so don’t expect magic.
Tuesday the 21st afternoon shows a bump to 5ft from the S with a 6-second period – the biggest reading of the whole period. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean, but again, not the right angle for Spring Lake. Over 5ft makes it a bit much for beginners, but it’s still not a proper groundswell. Kind of a frustrating setup.
After that, it’s back to low-energy dribble for the rest of the month. Nothing consistent, nothing with any real push. Honestly, for a sandbar that needs a good direction to light up, this is a pretty bleak 16 days. I’d be checking the long-range again in a few days, because this one’s a write-off for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 44 | 71 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 90 | 7 | 68 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM-0.06m | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | 4:56AM-0.10m | 5:10PM0.08m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | |
8:25 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 32 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
17 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 80 | 68 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 17 | NNE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 15 | N 3 | SE 14 | — | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | E 4 |
— | — | 8 | 15 | 7 | 44 | 71 | 49 | 14 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 9 | 90 | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 887 | 652 | 652 | 651 | 783 | 9 | 473 | 27 | 83 | 103 | 878 | 392 | 867 | 1000 | 867 | 1314 | 875 | 1314 | 5 | 103 | 0 |
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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.











