Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Spring Lake’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first week is a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell from Saturday the 25th of July all the way through to Tuesday morning the 28th of July. That’s a solid few days of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and weak. The combined wave energy is laughable, mostly under 100, so you’re better off finding another hobby for those days.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is where things get interesting, but it’s a bit of a wild card. We’re looking at a solid 10ft south-east groundswell rolling in, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 766, which is a serious bump. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so the sets should be clean. But here’s the kicker: that size is too big for most, and the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it might be more of a beast than a blessing. The offshore wind is a major positive, but the sheer power will make it gnarly.

After that, things settle down fast. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mix of small, weak swells and choppy winds. Thursday the 30th of July has a clean 3ft swell, but the energy is only 195, and it’s just ordinary. By Friday the 31st of July, the morning has a 2ft swell, still clean, but so weak it’s barely a ripple.

Now, let’s fast-forward to Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the standout window. The morning brings a clean 4ft south-south-east swell with a period of 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 209. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, meaning the waves will be clean and glassy. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft swell. This is a decent, surfable day for an intermediate. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best on offer is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. It’s not a huge swell, but the clean conditions and the offshore wind make it the pick of the bunch. The break is a consistent sandbar, though crowds are possible, especially on a good day. It’s a solid, reliable option for a session.

After that, the last few days of the outlook are a letdown. Flat, small, and choppy. The combined energy is barely registering, and the waves are nothing to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Wednesday the 29th of July is a big, expert-only beast. The real sweet spot is Monday the 3rd of August. After that, it’s back to flatness. Don’t get your hopes up too high for the long-range stuff; it’s a promise that might not deliver.

Rusty.

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