
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spring Lake this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Spring Lake's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks, and I'll be straight with you – it's a lean stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, we've got a long, quiet spell. For a solid week, from the 10th to the 17th of August, there is nothing worth paddling out for. It's mostly flat or just dribbly little waves that won't get you out of first gear, and the conditions are usually messy. It's gonna feel like a proper drought.
Things finally start to stir on Monday the 18th of August. Spring Lake sees a pulse of new energy. The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate 124 on the Tuesday afternoon, with a 2ft swell coming from the southeast. That period is a long 15 seconds, so it's proper groundswell. On the morning of the 18th, the wind is a clean cross-off from the north at 12 mph, so the surface will be looking smooth. But with such a long period at a sandbar setup like Spring Lake, it's a bit of a caveat – those long-period swells can be a bit too straight and reform a lot, meaning it won't have the punch you'd hope for. It's surfable, but it's not a classic.
The real standout, and I mean the only one worth getting a little excited about, is looking like Wednesday the 19th of August. We see the southeast swell building to 3ft with a shorter 12-second period, but the combined energy is ramping up strong at 211. The morning sees a light cross-shore breeze from the northeast at 9 mph, so it should be fairly clean with just a slight texture. However, the afternoon gets a bit uglier with a cross-onshore, so definitely hit that morning window. For a sandbar that's been dead as a doornail, this is your best chance for a few fun, rideable waves. Expect crowds to be possible as everyone else will be hungry for a wave too.
The end of the month from the 24th of August shows a bigger pulse, with swell heights over 5ft. But before you get your hopes up, it's all plagued with onshore wind. We're talking 5ft to 6ft of messy, blown-out surf with combined energy hitting 247. For a beach break like this with strong onshore winds, that setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for those of us with a paddle.
So, in a nutshell: the first week is a total write-off. The second week offers a small, clean window on the 19th of August, and that's your only real play. It's been a quiet run for the area, and this doesn't look like a classic, but it's not gonna stay flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 3 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 4 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | 8:21AM1.60m | 8:35PM1.76m | 9:09AM1.62m | 9:22PM1.69m | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:09PM1.59m | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | 2:21PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.16m | 3:10PM-0.06m | 3:41AM-0.13m | 3:57PM-0.00m | 4:21AM-0.06m | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | 16 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
4 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — |
1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 11 | NE 4 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | S 6 | S 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | S 5 |
8 | 3 | — | 23 | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 224 | 184 | 2642 | 521 | 651 | 3238 | 197 | 963 | 2507 | 131 | 567 | 3294 | 652 | 709 | 867 | 131 | 652 | 884 | 448 |
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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).
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.











