Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this forecast for Spring Lake is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and honestly, there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. Every single entry in the data says "poor surf conditions," so we’re not dealing with a fun run of waves. The whole period is a flat spell, broken only by tiny, weak, and often messy swells.
The first proper surf recommendation comes on Wednesday, July 8th, but it’s a dud. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the east with a short period of 7 seconds and a weak combined energy of just 59. The wind is a cross-onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, making it choppy. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only bright spot.
Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are more of the same. Thursday has a mix of tiny southerly windswell and messy cross-shore winds, with the energy barely cracking 66. Friday morning on the 10th actually has a clean moment with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is only 1ft with a period of 8 seconds. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.
The whole first week is a washout. We see a tiny bump on Wednesday, July 15th, where the swell pushes up to 5ft from the south with a period of 6 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate at 166. However, the wind is a light cross-onshore, and the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." That’s a big wave for the spot, but it’s a short-period, messy windswell. It’s going to be a lumpy, closed-out mess, likely more interesting for kite gear than a paddle board.
The second week doesn’t offer any redemption. From July 16th through the 23rd, we’re looking at swells ranging from 0.7ft to 3ft, all with short periods and weak energy. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with a few glassy moments on the 18th, 19th, and 20th. Even those glassy periods are on swells of 0.7ft to 1ft, so you’re just looking at a flat, pretty lake. With no consistent swell and mostly poor wind, this is a blank run. For a spot like this, it’s not unusual, but it’s disappointing.
There are no standouts here. The best you could hope for is a clean, flat morning on the 18th or 19th, but that’s a paddle, not a surf. Keep your board waxed and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 58 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 45 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 72 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:06PM1.49m | 2:29AM1.27m | 3:04PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.25m | 4:07PM1.62m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.27m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:55PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.05m | 11:54PM0.02m | 11:46AM-0.00m | 00:50AM-0.06m | 12:45PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.13m | 1:43PM-0.08m | 2:37AM-0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:23 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 5 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 46 | 58 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 39 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 12 | — | 13 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 45 | 54 | — | 53 | 50 | — | — | 38 | 72 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 94 | 354 | 356 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 80 | 549 | 521 | 249 | 1002 | 651 | 549 | 652 | 567 | 4 | 404 | 116 | 16 |
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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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