
Surf Forecasts:
Spring Lake surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spring Lake over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Spring Lake is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first few days have some tiny waves, but the conditions are just ordinary. It’s not until the end of the first week that we start to see a glimmer of hope, but even then, it’s slim pickings.
The water’s sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your tail off while you're waiting for a set.
The best of a pretty average bunch looks like Thursday morning, August 6th. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the S with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is really weak at just 72. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but it’s pretty ordinary. The swell direction is from the S, which is not the preferred ENE for this exposed sandbar.
Then we roll into Friday morning, August 7th. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive for clean waves. The energy is even weaker at 66. It’s another small, clean, and very average day.
Saturday afternoon, August 8th is the other one to watch. It’s a bit bigger at 3ft from the S, with a combined energy of 100, which is just tipping into moderate. Wind is a cross-offshore from the W, keeping it clean. It’s still small and a bit weak, but it’s the best wave energy we see in the whole forecast.
After that, we dive into a real lull. From Sunday, August 9th, all the way through to the end of the forecast on Friday, August 21st, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.3ft to 2ft – and the combined energy is almost non-existent, often under 40. The wind is a mixed bag, sometimes offshore, sometimes onshore, but with no real swell to work with, it doesn't matter. There’s simply nothing to ride. This is a classic blank run for the area.
Standout pick: If you're desperate for a paddle, Saturday morning, August 8th is the one. That 3ft swell from the S, with a clean cross-offshore wind, is the best of a very poor lot. But don't kid yourself, it's not going to be good.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 |
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54 | 90 | 92 | 56 | 48 | 80 | 30 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 1:41PM1.53m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:42PM1.55m | 3:21AM1.23m | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:02PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 |
30 | 2 | 67 | 32 | 9 | 66 | 35 | 32 | 79 | 74 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 39 | 15 | 3 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | E 11 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 |
16 | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 15 | E 14 |
2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 7 | — | ENE 3 | S 6 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 6 | — |
54 | 90 | 92 | 56 | 48 | 80 | — | 66 | 113 | — | 72 | — | 1 | 26 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 878 | 0 | 0 | 1650 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 184 | 1009 | 16 | 34 | 83 | 8 | 822 | 878 | 651 |
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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.











