Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down Spring Lake over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, if you’re looking for a reason to wax up, you’re gonna be twiddling your thumbs for a while. The first session that’s even worth mentioning isn’t until Friday, August 28th. There’s a big gap of nothing burger from now until then.
That Friday morning, you’ve got a clean 3ft south swell with a short 6-second period. It’s surfable, but it’s weak with only 182 units of energy. A light offshore breeze from the west will keep the surface clean. It ain’t a ripper, but it’s something.
Things get a little more interesting heading into September. Tuesday the 1st brings a tiny 1ft southeast groundswell with a long 15-second period. That’s proper energy (67) for its size, and the clean conditions mean you can scratch out some lined-up little waves on a longboard. The next day, Wednesday the 2nd, the swell is still only 2ft from the southeast (12 seconds), but the wind goes completely glassy in the afternoon. Dead calm. It’ll be pretty as a postcard, but you’ll be fighting for tiny peaks.
Now, the one that wakes you up is Thursday, September 3rd. We’ve got a solid 7ft pulse from the east-northeast, with a 7-second period. The energy jumps to 480 – that’s a solid push. The wind is cross-shore from the northeast at 15 km/h, so there’s a bit of texture on the face. This is for the experienced lot only – at 7ft, beginners stay on the beach. Friday the 4th is similar in energy (552) with a 5ft east-northeast swell, but some light rain keeps it from being pristine. The water temperature at Spring Lake is about average for the time of year, so a spring suit or shorty is fine.
If you’re looking for the best window, circle Thursday, September 3rd. It’s the biggest and most powerful swell we see, and the swell direction (ENE) is exactly what this sandbar wants to see (ENE). The wind isn’t ideal, but it’s manageable. It’s the standout for size and juice. For a spot that’s usually consistent, it’s been a quiet run, but these things can change.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 70 | 62 | 73 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 44 | 41 | 30 | 17 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:04AM1.23m | 6:20PM1.50m | 6:47AM1.31m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:25AM1.38m | 7:37PM1.59m | 8:01AM1.45m | 8:12PM1.59m | 8:35AM1.50m | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.20m | 11:54AM0.24m | 00:35AM0.14m | 12:39PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.08m | 1:23PM0.13m | 1:54AM0.03m | 2:06PM0.10m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:39 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 48 | 70 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 54 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 30 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 62 | 61 | 44 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | NE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 29 | 73 | 51 | 64 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 392 | 400 | 148 | 148 | 184 | 210 | 356 | 1196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 49 | 117 | 131 | 652 | 2483 | 2281 |
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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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