
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: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 196 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. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| 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 | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let me tell ya how things are shaping up for Spring Lake. I’ve been watching the charts, and honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real struggle for us. There’s nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping, but I’ll walk you through the whole period so you know what you’re dealing with.
For the first week, from Tuesday the 7th of July right through to around Monday the 13th, it’s a total write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The swell is small and messy, coming from the east mostly, with periods under 8 seconds. On top of that, the wind is all wrong – cross-onshore and onshore, making everything choppy and lumpy. Wave energy is in the moderate range early on (134 to 160), but the quality is just not there. It’s not worth paddling out for anyone.
There’s a bit of a gap of almost no surf until we hit the second week. Around Thursday the 16th of July afternoon, we start to see a slight change. The swell stays small, around 3ft from the east, but the wind swings to the west-southwest, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is still low (44), but the conditions are clean. That’s something.
Then, the best chance we get in the whole outlook is on Sunday morning, the 19th of July. It’s not a miracle, but it’s the one to set your alarm for. We get a little bump from the south-southeast, with 2ft swell and a period of 7 seconds. The wind is from the north at just 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The water is about average temperature for the time of year. The combined energy is 63 – still on the weak side, but it’s the only window where the conditions actually line up for a surfable wave. It’ll be small and gutless, but clean and rideable. This is your best bet out of the whole 16 days.
After that, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July see the swell size climb back up a bit, hitting 4ft to 5ft from the east, but the wind turns onshore again, ruining any chance of decent shape. The period drops to 5 or 6 seconds, so it’s just a mushy, blown-out mess. Not recommended.
Spring Lake is a consistent sandbar, but with such poor quality and wind for almost the entire period, it’s a tough stretch. The cleanest, most promising window is that Sunday morning – it’s small, but it’s as good as it gets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
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194 | 128 | 150 | 180 | 142 | 126 | 89 | 54 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:36AM1.34m | 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 | 6:39AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
8:28 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 62 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | E 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 4 | SE 10 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 126 | 89 | 54 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 36 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | S 4 | E 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | E 5 | S 7 | ENE 4 | S 6 | SE 10 | E 6 |
4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 4 |
— | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | SSW 2 | S 6 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | NE 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | SSE 3 |
194 | 128 | 150 | 180 | 142 | — | 1 | 19 | 18 | — | — | 12 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 9 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 274 | 1205 | 57 | 57 | 344 | 34 | 0 | 400 | 8 | 193 | 9 | 8 | 59 | 567 | 651 | 249 | 448 | 485 | 567 | 1285 |
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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.











