Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, S swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about Spring Lake.
Honestly, the outlook is grim for a good long while. We’ve got a dry spell that runs from Tuesday the 18th of August all the way through nearly the end of the month. The waves are tiny, weak, and torn up by bad wind. Most days it’s knee-high at best, from the southeast, with short periods that don’t bring any power. The combined wave energy is stuck under 100, meaning it’s weak. It’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping it choppy and ugly.
The one bright spot—and I mean the only one—lands on Monday the 31st of August. That morning we get a jump in east swell up to about 7ft, with a short period of 6 seconds. The wind shifts light offshore from the west, making it clean. The combined energy jumps to 332 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That is your window. Spring Lake will have some size and power, but that short period means it’ll be dumpy and fat. Perfect for intermediate surfers who can handle a punchy shorebreak, but beginners should sit this one out. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
The rest of the run up to the start of September is more of the same: small, weak, and blown out. There’s a couple of mornings late in the month with clean offshore wind and tiny 2ft swell, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.
So, if you want a wave, mark Monday the 31st of August on your calendar. That’s your best and only real shot in the next two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 41 | 44 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 55 | 62 | 76 | 82 | 41 | 39 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:41PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:08PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:50 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 14 | S 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 41 | 44 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 41 | 15 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | E 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 15 | SE 15 | — | SE 13 | S 5 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 15 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | S 6 | — | E 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | S 3 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 55 | 62 | 76 | 82 | 28 | 39 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 19 | 199 | 3 | 8 | 393 | 4 | 184 | 2552 | 400 | 34 | 903 | 392 | 131 | 201 | 21 | 0 | 49 | 5 |
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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).
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