Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
25.7° C
3.2° 

Spring Lake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spring Lake surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – Spring Lake is looking like a bit of a desert for the next couple of weeks. We've got a solid 16-day window in front of us, but it's not looking good. The good news is, there are a few moments where we might just get something rideable, but you’ll have to be patient.

For the entire forecast period, from now right through to the 6th of September, the swell is tiny and the conditions are mostly rubbish. The first few days have no surf to speak of, with the wind blowing from the wrong directions and the waves hanging around 0.7ft to 2ft. We're looking at a real dry spell from the 22nd of August all the way through to the 30th of August. Don't bother paddling out; you'll just get frustrated. The water temperature is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, there's really only one period that catches my eye, and it's a bit of a long-range gamble. Around the 31st of August, things shift slightly. On Monday morning, we get a pulse of energy from the ESE sneaking in with a very long 19-second period. Swell height is a tiny 0.7ft, but that long period could make it stand up a little on the sandbar. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW, which means clean conditions. Yes, the combined swell energy is just 61 (so very weak), but when you’ve seen nothing for a week, that starts to look interesting. Spring Lake is a consistent sandbar, so it might just hold a little shape. For a true standout, this is the only time in the whole outlook we get a sniff of something, even if it’s small. The crowds are possible here, so you might have some company for those tiny, clean lines.

Looking further out, the 1st of September offers a better window with a moderate offshore from the NW in the afternoon, and the swell period sits at 14 seconds producing “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. But it's still small, just 1ft. After that, we’re back to rubbish small surf and messy winds right through to the 6th. To be honest, this stretch of blank days is pretty normal for the area when the conditions don't line up. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a tough one.

So, if you’re desperate, set your alarm for the morning of Monday the 31st of August for the cleanest, longest-period, ankle-snappers. It’s the only show in town.

Stay patient,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
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13
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12
0.7
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
27
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33
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22
14
38
Wind (km/h)
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SE
10
SE
20
ESE
15
SW
20
WSW
15
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15
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20
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20
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20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSE
10
WSW
20
SSE
25
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High Tide
3:16AM1.09m
3:43PM1.35m
4:16AM1.11m
4:41PM1.38m
5:14AM1.16m
5:34PM1.44m
6:04AM1.23m
6:20PM1.50m
6:47AM1.31m
7:00PM1.55m
7:25AM1.38m
7:37PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.37m
9:22AM0.40m
10:20PM0.32m
10:17AM0.36m
11:08PM0.27m
11:07AM0.30m
11:52PM0.20m
11:54AM0.24m
00:35AM0.14m
12:39PM0.18m
1:15AM0.08m
1:23PM0.13m
1:54AM0.03m
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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.

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