Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Let's be honest, the 16-day outlook is a bit of a heartbreaker. We're lookin' at a flat spell that just won't quit.
From Saturday, August 8th, all the way through to Tuesday, August 18th, it's a total bust. Tiny waves, weak energy, and wrong winds. It's a long, dry run of poor surf. The water's a touch warmer than usual at 76°F, but that's small consolation when there's nothin' to ride.
The first sign of life comes on Wednesday, August 19th, in the afternoon. A bit of S swell pushes through to about 5ft. It's a short-period swell, only 6 seconds, so it's a bit wonky. But the wind goes glassy, and the wave energy hits 214 – finally some moderate power. It's enough to get a few grovelly ones at Spring Lake (sandbar) . The swell is from the S, which ain't its best direction (it likes ENE), but we'll take what we can get. That 5ft is a bit much for the groms and beginners, and the spot can get crowded, so you won't be alone.
Thursday morning, August 20th, sees a little more energy (262) with a 4ft southerly swell and a clean offshore breeze from the NNW. The wind is a bit stiff at 20 mph, and the period is still short at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and walled up. It's a "marginal" call, really.
After that, it's back to the tiny stuff. The 22nd and 23rd show some "surfable" 2ft waves from the ESE, but the energy is weak and the wind is all over the place. It's a real grind.
So, if you're desperate, Wednesday afternoon the 19th and Thursday morning the 20th are your only real chances. For a spot that's usually consistent, this is a rough patch. But hey, forecasts change, and it can't stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 12 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 23 | 95 | 74 | 39 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 15 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
| kJ | 35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | — | 3 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 13 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | WNW 2 | S 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ENE 4 | — | S 6 | S 5 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 47 | 155 | — | 66 | — | — | 21 | — | 1 | 15 | — | 26 | 62 | 8 | — | 36 | 62 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 131 | 1009 | 8 | 27 | 184 | 2642 | 704 | 704 | 0 | 27 | 521 | 2499 | 9 | 56 | 235 | 51 |
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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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