Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, checkin' in from Spring Lake. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – this 16-day window is a bit of a tough one for Spring Lake. The numbers are just not on our side. We're looking at a solid 10-day stretch, from right now through most of the following week, where the surf is tiny and pretty ordinary. It's one of those quiet periods where the lake just doesn't have much to offer. From the Saturday the 29th of August right through to the 8th of September, the forecast is a string of "poor surf conditions" with swell heights barely reaching 2 ft. The wind is often onshore or cross-shore, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, which is nice for a dip, but not for a decent wave.
The only real flicker of something to get excited about comes on the 9th of September, Wednesday morning. We get a little pulse of energy from the southeast, with a combined energy reading of 280 (moderate wave energy). The swell height is 3 ft, with a period of 12 seconds, which is a decent groundswell offering some shape. The wind is light from the SSW, so it's a cross-off breeze, which should keep things clean. The report says "marginal surf forecast," but honestly, that's the best we've seen in a fortnight. For a beach setup like this, the longer period could mean the waves are a bit more lined up, but they might also be a bit straight. Still, compared to the rest, this is the standout.
The next morning, on the 11th of September, we get a burst of fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 19 mph, but with a swell height of only 2 ft and a period of 8 seconds, it's a bit of a tease. The waves will be clean, but just too small to get a proper ride. The 12th of September is similar – clean offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2 ft. It's surfable, but just barely.
So, the honest truth is, if you're looking for a proper session, hang tight for the 9th of September. That's your best bet. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that's the only real glimmer of hope on the cards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 30 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 92 | 96 | 82 | 84 | 58 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:50AM1.57m | 10:11PM1.45m | 10:35AM1.58m | 11:01PM1.38m | 11:26AM1.57m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.26m | 1:25PM1.54m | 2:06AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | 4:10PM0.10m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:55PM0.15m | 4:54AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:56PM0.26m | 6:45AM0.22m | 8:16PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | 26 | 1 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 92 | 96 | 82 | 84 | 58 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SE 15 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 39 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 36 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | SSW 5 | S 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 32 | 62 | — | 9 | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 494 | 184 | 473 | 8 | 80 | 521 | 867 | 448 | 557 | 235 | 68 | 398 | 448 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 521 | 19 | 148 |
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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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