
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Spring Lake are a real tough watch. The forecast is a long, flat stretch of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. You’re looking at a solid gap from now (the 21st of July) all the way through to the 30th of July with no proper surf on offer. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, the swell is tiny, and the energy is weak. It’s one of those spells where the lake just goes quiet. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
The first sniff of anything that might get your heart rate up comes on Thursday the 30th of July. The afternoon sees a bit of swell showing up, around 3.3ft from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds – that’s a short-period windswell, not a groundswell, so the shape won’t be anything special. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (164). The real kicker is the wind: it swings offshore from the west at 15 mph, cleaning things up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Definitely not a standout.
Then into Friday the 31st of July, the morning is the closest thing to a highlight we’ve got. Swell hangs around 3.0ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze from the north at just 3 mph. The lake surface will be clean. The energy is moderate (100). It’s not a big day, but it’s the best of a bad lot – small, clean, and you might get a couple of fun ones if you’re on a longboard. The break is a sandbar, consistent, and crowds are possible, so keep an eye out if you’re heading there.
After that, it fades again. The 1st of August has some cross-shore chop, and by the 2nd of August the swell drops to 1.3ft with barely any energy (16). The 5th of August has a glassy morning, but the swell is still only 2.0ft from the SE, period 6 seconds – that’s weak, short-period stuff. The energy is low (25). It’s flat, Rusty’s calling it.
So, to wrap it up: the only real window to even consider is the morning of the 31st of July. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the cleanest and most surfable moment in a long, dry run. Hang in there, mates.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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18 | 85 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 113 | 39 | 44 | 36 | 34 | 84 | 111 | 110 | 79 | 80 | 62 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | 356 | 213 | 207 | 113 | 64 | 44 | 36 | 7 | 84 | — | 1 | 79 | 80 | 62 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 41 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
18 | 85 | 154 | 294 | 745 | 458 | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | 34 | — | 111 | 110 | — | — | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1000 | 1196 | 1196 | 1196 | 5 | 9 | 54 | 57 | 231 | 5 | 80 | 670 | 57 | 567 | 474 | 27 | 80 | 398 | 4 |
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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.










