
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Spring Lake’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the first week is a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell from Saturday the 25th of July all the way through to Tuesday morning the 28th of July. That’s a solid few days of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and weak. The combined wave energy is laughable, mostly under 100, so you’re better off finding another hobby for those days.
Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is where things get interesting, but it’s a bit of a wild card. We’re looking at a solid 10ft south-east groundswell rolling in, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 766, which is a serious bump. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so the sets should be clean. But here’s the kicker: that size is too big for most, and the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it might be more of a beast than a blessing. The offshore wind is a major positive, but the sheer power will make it gnarly.
After that, things settle down fast. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mix of small, weak swells and choppy winds. Thursday the 30th of July has a clean 3ft swell, but the energy is only 195, and it’s just ordinary. By Friday the 31st of July, the morning has a 2ft swell, still clean, but so weak it’s barely a ripple.
Now, let’s fast-forward to Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the standout window. The morning brings a clean 4ft south-south-east swell with a period of 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 209. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, meaning the waves will be clean and glassy. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft swell. This is a decent, surfable day for an intermediate. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The best on offer is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. It’s not a huge swell, but the clean conditions and the offshore wind make it the pick of the bunch. The break is a consistent sandbar, though crowds are possible, especially on a good day. It’s a solid, reliable option for a session.
After that, the last few days of the outlook are a letdown. Flat, small, and choppy. The combined energy is barely registering, and the waves are nothing to write home about.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Wednesday the 29th of July is a big, expert-only beast. The real sweet spot is Monday the 3rd of August. After that, it’s back to flatness. Don’t get your hopes up too high for the long-range stuff; it’s a promise that might not deliver.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
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89 | 96 | 105 | 91 | 78 | 62 | 62 | 47 | 48 | 110 | 58 | 30 | 28 | 43 | 41 | 72 | 65 | 80 | 68 | 35 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.44m | 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 | 10:45AM0.29m | 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 | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 |
1 | 1 | 105 | 91 | 78 | 62 | 62 | 47 | 48 | 2 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 43 | 41 | 52 | 52 | 42 | 68 | 32 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 80 | 2 | 8 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SSE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — |
89 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 17 | 110 | 58 | — | 18 | 11 | 34 | 72 | 65 | — | 37 | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 155 | 52 | 80 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 1541 | 0 | 393 | 704 | 225 | 563 | 235 | 249 | 252 | 651 | 13 | 49 | 201 | 3 |
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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.










