Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Spring Lake. I’ve looked at the whole 16-day window, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty much a flat, blown-out mess for most of it. There’s a tiny window where things get marginally better, but you’ll have to be patient.
We start off with nothing. Absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 28th of July, it’s a saga of cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny swell. The energy is weak, with values like 67 and 107, and the swell direction is all wrong for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The only day that even flirts with being surfable is Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday afternoon turns glassy – wind is 0 mph, which is a huge positive. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is a weak 111. It’s surfable, but only just. It’s the kind of day where you’d be scratching for little rollers. The waves are very ordinary, and you’ll be sharing the sandbar with others as crowds are sometimes an issue.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Friday the 31st of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, the swell drops off a cliff. Heights are mostly below 2ft, periods are short, and the energy is in the teens or single digits. The winds are messy, mostly cross-onshore, and the waves are just poor. There’s a long gap of about 10 days with no real surf.
We see a flash of something on Tuesday the 11th of August. The afternoon brings a 5ft swell from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds and a moderate energy reading of 358. The problem? It’s onshore wind, making it sloppy and unappealing. It’s not a standout.
The standout? There isn’t one. The best on offer is that Thursday the 30th of July afternoon window. The glassy conditions make it the cleanest, but the swell is so small (3ft) that it’s only for the most desperate of loggers or longboarders. The break is a consistent sandbar, but the quality just isn’t there.
Forget about the rest of the run. The second week is a total write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 94 | 127 | 109 | 261 | 120 | 126 | 103 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 51 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 43 | 46 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.55m | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | 9:45AM1.37m | 9:53PM1.50m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:34PM1.45m | 11:06AM1.44m | 11:20PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:04PM0.20m | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | 3:48PM0.16m | 4:12AM0.03m | 4:27PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 12 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 3 | 3 | 109 | 261 | 120 | 126 | 103 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 51 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 43 | 46 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 115 | 79 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | NNE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 49 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 94 | 127 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 867 | 1241 | 0 | 59 | 57 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 34 | 51 | 135 | 0 | 8 | 253 | 253 | 1196 | 1196 | 867 | 91 | 121 | 0 |
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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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