Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Spring Lake. I’ve got to be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that starts off with a whole lot of nothing. Don’t expect to get wet for a while.
The first sign of any real swell doesn’t show up until Thursday, July 23rd, so we’re looking at a dry spell of about four days with no decent surf to speak of. The early stuff is tiny, with poor conditions and almost no energy in the water.
Thursday, July 23rd finally brings a pulse. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (157). We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short period windswell, so it’ll be a bit choppy and lacking that grunt. The wind is a cross-shore breeze, which keeps things from being a total mess, but it’s not clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. Honestly, this is the best we’ve got for a while, but it’s not a standout.
The swell sticks around through Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th with similar size, around 3ft, but it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds, making it choppy. The energy drops back into the two-digit range, so it’s weak.
Monday, July 27th – things get interesting, but not for the right reasons. The afternoon sees a jump to 4ft from the S, but with a short 5-second period, it’s just a messy, choppy windswell. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not clean. This one’s a mess.
The rest of the run into early August is a sad story. Tiny waves, inconsistent energy, and mostly poor winds. There’s a moment on Saturday, August 1st morning where we get a clean cross-offshore breeze and a light wind, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSW with a weak 5-second period. The energy is low (50). It’s clean, but there’s barely a wave to ride.
For the absolute best on offer in this whole period, I’d have to point you to that Thursday, July 23rd morning. It’s the first day with any real size and the combined energy is moderate. But it’s not a classic. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s rideable, but not glassy. The crowds at Spring Lake can be around sometimes, so you might have some company. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.
Otherwise, this is a pretty blank run. It’s common for the area to go quiet, so don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 4 | SE 12 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | E 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 69 | 91 | 1 | 0 | 254 | 157 | 157 | 64 | 71 | 69 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:30PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.51m | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:02PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 171 | 67 | 47 | 57 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 401 | 239 | 254 | 157 | 157 | 64 | 71 | 69 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 57 | 42 | 28 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 286 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 7 | 49 | 69 | 91 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 117 | 521 | 448 | 827 | 1196 | 411 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 49 | 231 | 0 | 54 | 208 | 0 |
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