Spring Lake Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.15° N 74.02° W

Spring Lake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spring Lake sea temperature is
23.2° C
0.7° 

Spring Lake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spring Lake surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Spring Lake over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this stretch is looking pretty flat and grim for a while. Spring Lake is a sandbar setup, and it’s exposed to the east-northeast, but the swell we’ve got coming in is mostly from the south-southeast, so it’s not wrapping in well at all. The combined energy is weak to moderate on the best days, with values like 154 (moderate) on the 23rd morning, but don’t get excited – that’s about as good as it gets, and it’s still poor.

The water temp is sitting at 74°F with a 1°F anomaly, so pretty much average for this time of year. Nothing special there.

We’ve got a long, dry spell here. From now through the end of July, nearly every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The 23rd morning has a 3 ft swell from the SSE at 8 seconds, but it’s cross-shore wind (NE at 9 mph) and the combined energy is only 154. That’s not doing anything for a sandbar. The 25th is a bit bigger – 4 ft in the afternoon – but it’s onshore and choppy. The 28th brings some size (5 ft) but with onshore wind and rain, it’s a mess.

The first real glimmer comes on the afternoon of the 29th. We get a tiny 3 ft swell from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy – NE at 3 mph. That’s clean, but the waves are small and very ordinary. The 30th morning is similar: 3 ft, glassy cross-offshore wind from the NNW, combined energy 114. It’s surfable, but don’t expect a classic. The 31st morning also has a glassy window with 3 ft, but again, it’s weak.

After that, we hit another flat patch. The 2nd of August shows zero swell in the morning, and the 3rd picks up a bit – 5 ft from the SSE at 10 seconds, with combined energy jumping to 455 (strong energy). That’s the biggest pulse of the whole forecast, but wind is onshore from the ESE at 9 mph, and the comment says poor surf conditions. That’s a shame – if the wind had been offshore, we’d be talking. At 5 ft and clean, it would be okay for intermediates, but with onshore wind, it’s just blown out.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 30th of July. It’s not big, but it’s clean – 3 ft from the SSE, glassy cross-offshore wind, and the only session with a real opportunity to enjoy a longboard or a small wave groveler. The 31st morning is similar, but the 30th has a slightly better combined energy (114). These are the only two sessions worth paddling out for, but they’re not going to set the world on fire.

There’s a big gap of no real surf from the 23rd until the 29th, then another gap from the 1st of August through to the 3rd. The 3rd has the most size, but it’s messy. If you’re a beginner, the 30th and 31st mornings are okay – small and clean. Anything over 5 ft doesn’t appear until the 3rd, and that’s only for experts due to the wind.

Overall, Spring Lake is not offering much. A few small, clean windows for the patient surfer, but nothing to write home about. The best bet is the morning of the 30th of July – glassy, small, and just about rideable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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115
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131
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116
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
5
WNW
15
E
15
ESE
10
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20
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15
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5
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High Tide
3:27PM1.41m
3:48AM1.11m
4:21PM1.41m
4:48AM1.11m
5:14PM1.44m
5:44AM1.15m
6:03PM1.48m
6:33AM1.20m
6:48PM1.51m
7:16AM1.25m
7:28PM1.55m
7:55AM1.29m
8:05PM1.57m
Low Tide
9:03AM0.29m
10:00PM0.30m
9:55AM0.30m
10:51PM0.26m
10:45AM0.29m
11:38PM0.22m
11:32AM0.27m
00:23AM0.17m
12:19PM0.23m
1:07AM0.13m
1:04PM0.20m
1:49AM0.09m
1:48PM0.17m
2:28AM0.05m
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8:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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