Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
25.1° C
2.4° 

Spring Lake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spring Lake surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SE 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 (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Spring Lake. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle session. There’s a long dry spell of genuinely poor surf right through until the last day of the month, so don't get your hopes up for anything decent until we get into the first few days of September.

We’re starting with a blank. From Wednesday the 19th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wave energy is barely registering, with values like 37 (weak energy) and even dropping to 14 (weak energy). The swell is coming from the SE, but it’s puny – around 1 ft to 2 ft, with a short period that makes it feel even weaker. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-on or onshore, and it’s keeping the surface messy. This setup is more suited to a swim than a surf.

There’s a slight glimmer on Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. A glassy morning with a 2 ft SE swell gives you “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout by any stretch, but if you’re desperate, you might find a knee-high roller. The energy is still weak at 71.

The grind continues. The 27th of August sees a jump in combined wave energy to 187 and then 295 (moderate energy), but it’s all wind swell with a choppy, cross-shore wind. The swell height is still only 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the NE. It’s just messy.

Finally, we get to the best of a bad bunch. On Tuesday the 1st of September, things change. The morning brings a light offshore wind from the W, and by the afternoon, it goes glassy. The swell is still tiny, 1.0 ft from the SE, but the period is a long 14 seconds, which means it’s a proper groundswell trying to push through. The energy is a bit better at 64 (weak energy). It’s a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” call. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This is the absolute best on offer, but it’s for the loggers and the optimists only.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd of September is a write-off again with cross-on wind and poor surf. Honestly, the whole block is a dud. If you’ve got a kite, the 27th of August might look interesting with that cross-shore, but for a paddle board? It’s a long wait for a tiny sliver of hope.

Stay patient, stay wet.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.4
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8
0.4
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9
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
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4
1
E
5
1.1
E
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
S
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
SE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
21
21
39
25
25
12
18
20
27
19
43
80
35
15
14
35
52
30
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
N
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
N
10
N
15
N
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
ENE
20
E
10
E
5
ENE
10
SE
15
W
15
N
5
SE
0
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Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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on
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on
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High Tide
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
5:14AM1.16m
5:34PM1.44m
Low Tide
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
11:07AM0.30m
11:52PM0.20m
thunderstorm
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6:11
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7:49
7:47
7:45
7:45
7:43
7:42
7:39
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9
8
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3
1
Temp °C
26
26
27
27
24
24
23
21
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Feels °C
28
26
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27
24
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18
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27
21
26
24
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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.

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