
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
First up, I’ve gotta be straight with you: Spring Lake is lookin’ pretty flat and quiet for the next couple of weeks. There’s a big gap of real weak, messy stuff before we see anything even remotely rideable. The first decent chance isn’t until Saturday morning, July 25th, so we’re talkin’ nearly a week of pretty much nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for.
Now, when we finally get that Saturday morning, July 25th, it’s glassy – dead calm, not a breath of wind – and the water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin’ around 74°. The swell’s tiny though, only about 3 ft from the SE with a short period around 7 seconds. The combined energy’s weak, not even crackin’ 100 (67). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s just ordinary. A real mellow morning for a longboard or a splash about, but nothin’ to get excited about.
Sunday morning, July 26th, is another slight chance. The wind’s blowin’ gentle offshore from the NW, so the surface will be clean. Swell’s still small at about 2 ft from the SE, period of 8 seconds. Combined energy’s still low at 62. Again, it’s rideable, but it’s not gonna get your heart pumpin’. Crowds are possible at Spring Lake, but with this kind of tiny surf, it’ll be quiet.
Lookin’ further out, there’s a little bump on Thursday morning, July 30th. We get a clean offshore wind from the WNW and a swell around 4 ft from the east. The period’s short though, only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. The combined energy’s just under 100 (95). Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. But again, it’s a minor window.
Honestly, there’s no standout period here. The longest gap with no real recommendation is the first five days, from Sunday the 19th right through to Friday the 25th. If you’re desperate, the glassy Saturday morning or the offshore Sunday morning are your best bets, but keep your expectations low. For the rest of the run, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with cross-onshore winds and no real punch. The swell’s too small and too short-period to do much with.
So, what’s the call? The best on offer is probably that Saturday morning, July 25th, for the glassy conditions, or the Sunday morning, July 26th, for the clean offshore wind. Neither is a classic, but it’s what we’ve got. The rest of the time, the conditions are just too poor and the waves too weak to recommend.
Stay tuned, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 90 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 119 | 33 | 61 | 45 | 57 | 60 | 65 | 62 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
47 | 55 | 25 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 331 | 340 | 254 | 119 | 58 | 61 | 45 | 57 | 60 | 65 | 62 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 6 | E 6 | S 6 | NE 4 | SSW 4 |
1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 36 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 5 | — | S 6 |
7 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 2 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | NE 3 | E 3 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | — | WNW 3 | N 4 | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | W 3 |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 90 | 104 | 233 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 30 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 27 | 151 | 1655 | 404 | 1196 | 1196 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 57 | 54 | 651 | 0 | 25 | 208 | 10 | 0 | 399 | 0 |
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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.










