
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s be real – this stretch is looking pretty dry for the next couple of weeks. There’s a big flat spell ahead, so don’t get your hopes up just yet.
The first week is a write-off pretty much. From Tuesday the 7th through mid-month, we’ve got small, weak swell with rough wind. A bit of east-northeast energy on the 7th and 8th, but it’s all cross-shore or onshore, and the wave quality is just poor. The water temp at Spring Lake on the 7th is 73°, a little warmer than average for this time of year – not that it matters when there’s nothing to surf.
We finally get a little window on Tuesday the 14th morning. Glassy conditions, with a 3 ft SE swell, period around 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 67, so surfable but ordinary and clean. That’s about the only time in the first ten days you could get wet without feeling like you’re wasting time.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak pulses with clean mornings but no real power. Saturday the 18th morning offers a 2 ft SSE swell with light offshore winds – clean but small.
Now, the one true standout is Monday the 20th. This is the best we’ve got. The morning brings a clean, clean setup with a 5 ft SSE swell and a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 396, so there’s proper weight behind it. That’s expert-level size, over 5 ft, so the bigger boys will be stoked, but beginners should sit this one out. The wind is light and offshore from the north, which will keep it clean. The direction (SSE) lines up with the optimum ENE for Spring Lake, so the sandbar should hold. Just be aware, this spot can get crowded sometimes.
After that spike, the swell drops right back into the doldrums for the rest of the period. So a long flat run with just one proper highlight on July 20th morning. If you’re keen, that’s your one shot.
Keep watching the charts – it usually doesn’t stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 4 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 4 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
117 | 73 | 104 | 120 | 135 | 99 | 41 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:14PM1.42m | 1:30AM1.30m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.13m | 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 | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 4 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 7 |
109 | 14 | 14 | 120 | 135 | 99 | 41 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 34 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 4 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | — | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 15 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | E 4 | — | E 5 | E 4 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — |
117 | 73 | 104 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 13 | — | — | 13 | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | 19 | 15 | — | 23 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 3213 | 57 | 49 | 208 | 3 | 354 | 400 | 27 | 8 | 97 | 8 | 59 | 875 | 204 | 651 | 1206 | 867 | 399 | 651 | 57 |
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Information about the Spring Lake Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Spring Lake may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










