Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ESE 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 (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty barren start, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re willing to wait.
First up, the local scene is looking sad. We’ve got a long stretch of almost nothing worthwhile. From the start of the period on July 15th right through to July 25th, there’s nothing I’d recommend paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, or it’s just a combination of both. It’s a solid 10-day gap of poor surf conditions, so don’t bother checking the cam every morning.
The first real blip of potential shows up on Saturday, July 25th, in the afternoon. Spring Lake is a sandbar setup, and it’s always an exposed spot. We’ll see a tiny bump of 5 ft from the east with a short period, and the wind swings light offshore from the west. The water is about average for this time of year. Energy is moderate (109), but truthfully, the conditions are only just surfable. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first sign of life.
Now, the one bright spot in this whole 16-day window is Sunday, July 26th, in the morning. This is the best on offer. Spring Lake sees a solid 6 ft push from the south-southeast with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to a solid 278 (moderate to strong). More importantly, we’ve got a gentle offshore breeze from the northwest, which will keep the waves clean. This is the only morning I’d genuinely get excited about. Expect good surf conditions. The waves will be a bit beefy for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s the pick of the fortnight.
After that, Tuesday, July 28th, offers a brief morning window with glassy winds and a clean 4 ft from the south-southeast (204 energy). It’s a decent option, but it won’t beat the Sunday session. The rest of the week into the 30th looks pretty ordinary again, with onshore and cross-shore winds ruining the fun.
So, keep your eye on Sunday the 26th. That’s your one true standout. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | E 5 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 61 | 29 | 41 | 67 | 94 | 68 | 207 | 125 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | 11:20AM1.53m | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM-0.17m | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | 4:56AM-0.10m | 5:10PM0.08m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | E 5 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 29 | 41 | 67 | 6 | 68 | 6 | 1 | 168 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 3 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 5 | SE 12 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 29 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 9 | SE 15 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | W 3 | W 2 | NNW 3 | — | W 2 | — | NNE 2 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | NNW 2 | N 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | S 6 | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 51 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 16 | 7 | — | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 36 | 207 | 125 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 27 | 210 | 148 | 152 | 1205 | 867 | 875 | 2642 | 867 | 867 | 3 | 9 | 59 | 148 | 178 | 121 | 178 | 34 | 5 | 5 |
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