Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down Spring Lake in feet and miles per hour.
Honestly, the first 10 days or so are a real bummer. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and the energy readings are low. It’s a rough patch for a spot that usually delivers.
The first week is a total loss. From Sunday, July 26th, through to August 2nd, waves are a pathetic 1ft to 2ft, with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is pretty much always messing up the face. The combined wave energy is mostly in the double digits, between 31 and 94, which is barely enough to move you. The water temp is 73°, which is about normal for this time of year. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, July 28th, in the afternoon where the wind drops to a light cross-offshore and the swell is 3ft from the SSE, but the period is only 5 seconds (74 energy). It’s rideable, but nothing special. Not worth getting wet for.
The one bright spot comes on Monday, August 3rd, in the morning. We’ve got a 4ft southeast swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy—dead flat calm. The combined energy hits 247 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best of the entire 16-day outlook. The swell direction is fine for the exposed sandbar setup at Spring Lake, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be smooth. The size is solid for intermediate surfers, but beginners might find it a little strong. After that, it’s back to small, choppy, and not worth your time for the rest of the week.
So, your best bet is to hit it on Monday, August 3rd, early morning. Glassy, 4ft, clean. After that, it’s a long, flat, windy slog all the way to Monday, August 10th, with wave heights dropping to 0.7ft and energy in the teens. Nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 46 | 46 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 39 | 35 | 80 | 321 | 295 | 97 | 258 | 170 | 152 | 68 | 55 | 86 | 50 | 43 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 6:48PM1.51m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | 9:45AM1.37m | 9:53PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.20m | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | 3:48PM0.16m | 4:12AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 46 | 46 | 46 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 39 | 30 | 7 | 79 | 218 | 97 | 87 | 151 | 139 | 68 | 39 | 86 | 50 | 11 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 27 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 55 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 14 | 9 | 35 | 80 | 321 | 295 | 78 | 258 | 170 | 152 | 64 | — | — | — | 43 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 231 | 4 | 249 | 881 | 128 | 521 | 0 | 407 | 87 | 27 | 52 | 54 | 97 | 54 | 27 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 8 |
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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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