
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks here at Spring Lake.
To be straight with you, the start of this forecast is pretty lean. The first several days are showing nearly nothing – just ankle-snatchers under 2ft. The wind is mostly side or side-onshore, which messes up what little surface there is, and there just isn't any push. It’s a classic case of more checking the cam than actually surfing.
We see a slight bump in energy around the 19th and 20th, with waves getting up into the 4ft to 5ft range. But the period is way too short, down around 5 to 6 seconds. That’s pure windswell – weak, lumpy, and sectiony. The wind is mostly onshore or side-onshore, so it looks chopped up. However, there is a brief chance on Sunday afternoon (the 20th) when the wind turns offshore and cleans up. That little 4ft of south swell with a NW wind might give you a few fun, punchy waves for a couple hours. Won’t be a classic, but it might be your best shot at something rideable in this whole stretch. The overall energy is still moderate at best.
After that, the wind turns against us again for most of the following week. The waves stay in the 4ft to 5ft range, but it’s mostly easterly and onshore, so it’s just blown-out and choppy. The period does stretch out a bit to 8 seconds, but that’s not enough to give the waves any real shape through the mess.
We do get a brief moment around the 26th – a glassy morning with a tiny 2ft of east swell and light offshore wind. It’ll be clean, but it’s small, so you’re looking at ankle-biters. Good for a longboard if you’re keen, but it’s not a highlight.
The last part of the forecast, around the 1st of October, shows a more promising pulse. Swell size picks up to around 4ft, but the period jumps up to a much better 11 seconds, and the energy levels are the highest of the whole window. The problem is the wind is still side-onshore, so it might be a bit lumpy, but there’s a lot more power behind it. It’s a gamble, but if the wind plays nice, this could be the best chance for a proper surf. It’s a long way out though, so I wouldn’t get too invested just yet.
Overall, this is a pretty flat and frustrating run for Spring Lake. The swell is mostly weak, short-period junk, and the wind is rarely your friend. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is that brief offshore window on the 20th. Other than that, it’s a whole lot of blown-out, small, messy surf. Might be time to dust off the kite gear unless you’re happy with a few close-outs.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NNE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
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13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 132 | 141 | 121 | 103 | 89 | 37 | 121 | 127 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.29m | 11:37AM1.47m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:25PM1.40m | 00:53AM1.13m | 1:15PM1.34m | 1:47AM1.09m | 2:08PM1.31m | 2:43AM1.09m | 3:04PM1.31m | 3:42AM1.12m | 4:02PM1.34m | 4:38AM1.18m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM0.22m | 5:42PM0.27m | 5:34AM0.33m | 6:35PM0.35m | 6:23AM0.41m | 7:40PM0.40m | 7:33AM0.47m | 8:47PM0.40m | 8:47AM0.46m | 9:44PM0.35m | 9:47AM0.40m | 10:32PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — |
7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 80 | 37 | 11 | 6 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — |
13 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | 11 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 14 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — |
8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | S 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 19 | — | — | 18 | 132 | 141 | 121 | 103 | 89 | 17 | 121 | 127 | 255 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 709 | 651 | 1196 | 393 | 392 | 392 | 9 | 184 | 184 | 448 | 355 | 1205 | 527 | 411 | 0 | 398 | 57 | 54 | 243 |
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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.










