Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what’s cooking for Spring Lake. To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking real flat. There’s no proper swell on the cards, just tiny dribbles of energy that won’t give you anything worth paddling out for. Let’s walk through it.
Right from the start, Sunday the 30th of August, we’ve got a sad little 1 ft swell from the SE with a short 8-second period. Combined energy is a weak 27, and the wind is cross-off but light. It’s clean, yeah, but there’s just no power—poor surf conditions across the board. That sets the tone.
Monday the 31st stays tiny, same 1 ft SE swell, and the wind swings ENE, making it cross-on. Energy drops to 16. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a bit of cross-off breeze in the morning but still only 1 ft at 7 seconds. Afternoon gets a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind. Nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday the 2nd sees a slight bump—2 ft SE swell with a longer 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 101, so there’s a *little* more push. But the wind is cross-on and the waves are still classed as poor. Thursday the 3rd is the closest thing to a highlight, with 3 ft from the east at 6 seconds in the morning, clean with a cross-off breeze. It’s surfable but very ordinary—score is a 1 out of 10. Still not worth rushing for.
From Friday the 4th right through to Saturday the 12th of September, it’s a total drought. We’re talking 0.7 ft to 2 ft waves, periods between 7 and 9 seconds, and combined energy mostly under 50. Winds are often offshore, which is teasing, but the swell just isn’t there. Even the offshore breezes can’t polish a turd.
Sunday the 13th of September afternoon finally shows a pulse: 4 ft from the south with a short 6-second period. Energy climbs to 104, but it’s still labelled poor surf conditions. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might be messy. That’s the biggest wave of the whole 16 days, but with that short period and ordinary quality, it’s not the kind of day you tell your mates about. Monday the 14th fades right back to 0.7 ft.
Bottom line: there’s no standout, no good swell window. If you’re desperate, Thursday the 3rd morning is the cleanest, smallest window, but you’ll be on a foamie at best. This is a long stretch of quiet—sometimes that’s just how it goes here. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
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23 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 52 | 96 | 80 | 86 | 53 | 38 | 33 | 22 | 38 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 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 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 25 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
23 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 52 | 96 | 80 | 58 | 53 | 31 | 33 | 22 | 38 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | — | S 3 | SE 10 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 |
5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 38 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | — | SE 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SW 2 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | E 3 | E 4 | E 6 | S 5 | S 4 | — | NNW 2 | SSW 5 | NW 3 |
1 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 86 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 473 | 2528 | 91 | 521 | 875 | 1204 | 521 | 1206 | 91 | 103 | 153 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 184 |
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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.











