Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period, S swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's not sugarcoat it: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for a proper surf. We've got a long stretch of small, choppy, and blown-out conditions. You're gonna have to be patient and pick your moments, because the ocean's not giving us much.
The first real chance to even bother is next Monday, the 26th of August. Before that, it's a dead zone. We've got nothing over 4ft, and most of it is poor, with cross-onshore winds ruining any clean face. The swell is weak, short-period, and just not doing anything. The 20th and 22nd bump up to about 3-4ft, but it's coming from the south or east with bad wind, so it's still a no-go. Save your energy for something else.
Now, about that Monday morning... it's not big, but it's the only clean window we've got. Spring Lake (sandbar) is looking at a clean 3ft of south swell, and the best part is it's glassy. Absolutely no wind. That's a massive positive. The energy is weak, around 83 on the dial, so it won't be powerful, but it's rideable. Because it's a sandbar, that shorter-period swell might actually offer a few corners instead of just closeouts. It's not a standout by any stretch, but it's the only time you'll get a clean wave. Just don't expect much. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
After that, it's back to the ordinary. The afternoon of the 26th gets chopped up, and the 27th has a bit of clean 2ft SE swell with offshore WNW wind, but it's just too small to get excited about. The rest of the week is more of the same: small, onshore slop. The second week is a complete write-off. Nothing with any size, period, or clean wind. It's all under 2ft with cross-onshore winds. Forget it.
So, there you have it. One average morning on the 26th is your only real shot. It's a pity, but that's the way it goes. The water will be clean, but you'll be on a shortboard, not a gun. Keep an eye on the forecast; things can change, but right now, that's the pick of the litter.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 42 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 87 | 61 | 94 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.69m | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:09PM1.59m | 10:46AM1.59m | 10:57PM1.47m | 11:33AM1.54m | 11:45PM1.35m | 12:20PM1.49m | 00:35AM1.25m | 1:07PM1.43m | 1:25AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.39m | 2:18AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:41AM-0.13m | 3:57PM-0.00m | 4:21AM-0.06m | 4:43PM0.08m | 5:00AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | 5:39AM0.15m | 6:20PM0.27m | 6:22AM0.26m | 7:19PM0.34m | 7:16AM0.35m | 8:24PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 7:54 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 178 | 97 | 68 | 42 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 9 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | E 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SE 11 | S 6 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 11 | 13 | 295 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | 87 | 61 | 94 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 1525 | 2642 | 1525 | 1333 | 1204 | 1285 | 9 | 16 | 55 | 59 | 231 | 5 | 52 | 398 | 776 | 0 | 36 | 55 |
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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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