Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spring Lake this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from Spring Lake. The outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a slow burn, with a whole lotta flat and junk to sift through. But hang tight, there's a flicker of something promising if you're willing to wait.
Right now, and for the next week and a half, it's pretty grim. The data shows zero surf on offer for the first few days, and then a string of days with tiny, weak, and messy waves. We're talkin' Thursday the 24th to Tuesday the 5th of August, a solid stretch where the swell is just not cooperating. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. You'll see a few days with a bit of energy, like Saturday the 26th with a combined energy of 102, but the swell is only 3ft from the east with a short period. It's just not gonna be worth paddling out for.
The only real standout in this entire 16-day window is lookin' like Wednesday the 5th of August. That morning, the forecast is pointing to an 8ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a decent groundswell with some real grunt – the combined energy is a whopping 2037, which is strong. The wind is cross-offshore from the north at 12 mph, which should keep the surface clean. Now, a word of caution: that much juice (over 8ft) is only for the experts. It's gonna be a heavy, powerful day at the sandbar. The period is long, so it'll be a proper groundswell, which means it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but when it's that big, the shape can still be there. This is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. It's the only thing on the horizon that's got any real teeth.
Earlier, on Thursday the 30th of July, the afternoon session shows a brief moment of glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell. The energy is a moderate 187. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, but if you're desperate, it's the only clean window in the first week.
So, the long and short of it: the next week and a half is mostly a write-off. The best bet by a long shot is that Wednesday the 5th of August morning session, but it's a big-wave day for the experienced crew only. Keep an eye on the forecasts, 'cause things can change, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 105 | 73 | 36 | 30 | 45 | 47 | 76 | 54 | 44 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 6:48PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 8:20 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 339 | 290 | 184 | 105 | 73 | 39 | 15 | 25 | 47 | 26 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 17 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 45 | 1 | 37 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 5 | — | 37 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | E 4 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 239 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | 30 | 45 | — | 76 | 54 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 49 | 231 | 8 | 57 | 521 | 57 | 403 | 407 | 55 | 55 | 1282 | 3 | 210 | 1000 | 356 |
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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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