Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spring Lake in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead at Spring Lake (sandbar). The entire 16-day window is a tough one, with no real surf to get excited about. The swell is weak, the periods are short, and the wind is rarely your friend. We’re looking at a frustrating stretch.
First up, on Monday the 20th of July, the ocean is flat. There’s a tiny 0.3ft swell from the southeast, but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s just wind ripples. The combined energy is a measly 7-10, so forget it. Tuesday the 21st sees a bump in height to 4ft from the SSE, but the period is a pathetic 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore. The water is about average for the time of year, but the surf is just lumpy and messy. The combined energy nudges up to 107-109, but it’s poor quality.
Wednesday the 22nd goes completely flat – zero energy. The wind is offshore, but with no swell, there’s nothing to ride. Thursday the 23rd brings back a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE, but it’s got a short 8-second period and a cross-shore wind. The energy is 139, but it’s just a slight chop. Friday the 24th through the following week is a real grind. Swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the southeast, with periods that never get above 8 seconds. The wind is a mix of light cross-onshore and onshore, keeping the surface messy. The combined energy dips into the 50-80 range for most of these days.
There’s a brief moment on the 28th of July (Tuesday) and 29th of July (Wednesday) where the wind goes cross-offshore and clean, but the swell is only 1ft. It’s glassy but flat. The only real glimmer comes on the 4th of August (Tuesday) – a Friday that’s a solid 10 days out. The wind is glassy, and there’s a small 1ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The energy is only 30, but it’s the cleanest conditions we’ll see. Still, it’s tiny.
The bottom line: Spring Lake is a consistent sandbar, but this forecast is a dud. There’s nothing here for a surfer, not even a beginner. The lack of any decent swell and the persistent poor wind mean this is a time to leave the board in the car. If you’re desperate, the glassy morning of the 4th of August might give you a few tiny, clean ripples, but don’t hold your breath.
Stay patient, mates. This blank run will pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 104 | 104 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 122 | 116 | 50 | 58 | 45 | 60 | 70 | 68 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:20AM1.42m | 1:01PM1.49m | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:26AM0.08m | 7:00PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 41 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 381 | 283 | 222 | 122 | 116 | 71 | 42 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 68 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 40 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | SE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 16 | 15 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | ENE 3 | ESE 2 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | N 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 104 | 104 | 147 | 708 | 555 | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | 58 | 45 | — | 9 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 83 | 521 | 412 | 1196 | 1196 | 30 | 5 | 34 | 94 | 49 | 208 | 3 | 49 | 231 | 0 | 80 | 651 | 0 |
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