Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s be real here – this is a tough stretch for Spring Lake. We’re looking at sixteen days, but the first week and a bit is just no-go for a decent paddle. The surf might be flat or tiny, and the wind is often messy, so you’d be better off leaving the board at home. From July 11th right through to the early part of July 20th, it’s a write-off with scores of zero.
The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Monday morning, July 20th. That’s where the combined energy jumps to a moderate 166, with a 5ft swell from the ENE. But don’t get too excited, because the wind is onshore from the ESE at just 6 mph, and the wave comment is still “poor.” It’s a sandbar setup, and with that size, it might be interesting for a kite surfer more than a paddle surfer. The ENE direction isn’t what this break wants (it prefers ENE, so that’s actually a bummer), and the period is a short 6 seconds. It’s just not coming together.
The best of a bad run looks to be around the tail end of the forecast. Saturday, July 26th morning shows some promise – a 4ft swell from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a meaty 379. The wind is a cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph. That’s not perfect, but it’s the only time we get a score of 1 out of 10 – which, trust me, is a standout in this outlook. The water’s still average for the time of year, and the crowds can be `sometimes` here, so you might have some company, but it won’t be packed. The waves will be a bit choppy, but for Spring Lake, that’s as good as it’s going to get in this 16-day window. Don’t hold your breath for anything clean or classic.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
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 kJ | 14 | 22 | 13 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:12PM1.69m | 5:51AM1.34m | 6:14PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:46AM1.47m | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:40AM1.51m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.73m | 10:27AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:38PM-0.09m | 3:26AM-0.18m | 3:30PM-0.07m | 4:11AM-0.16m | 4:20PM-0.01m | 4:56AM-0.10m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 33 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 39 | 36 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 12 | — | 17 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | E 7 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 7 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | E 7 | — | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 4 | — | 14 | 9 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WNW 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 22 | 13 | 40 | 40 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 49 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 867 | 567 | 567 | 651 | 709 | 651 | 670 | 214 | 235 | 2263 | 398 | 34 | 1541 | 91 | 148 | 1650 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 148 |
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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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