New Jersey
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 11mph from the WSW, fair - good conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 11mph from the WSW, fair - good conditions.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Spring Lake, New Jersey. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 11mph WSW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with 11mph WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 13mph out of the NNW and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3+ft on NE swell at 4s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s and moderate NNW wind around 12mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Spring Lake is a scenic beach break along the Monmouth County coastline, offering consistent, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression. The east-facing exposure picks up Atlantic swells well, with sandy bottom peaks forming across a wide beach. The upscale beachfront community and family-friendly atmosphere keep the vibe relaxed, while fall hurricane swells and nor'easters bring the most rewarding conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Spring Lake is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Spring Lake is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SE secondary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Spring Lake is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Spring Lake works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Spring Lake. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Spring Lake is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Spring Lake is a scenic beach break along the Monmouth County coastline, offering consistent, mellow waves ideal for learning and progression. The east-facing exposure picks up Atlantic swells well, with sandy bottom peaks forming across a wide beach. The upscale beachfront community and family-friendly atmosphere keep the vibe relaxed, while fall hurricane swells and nor'easters bring the most rewarding conditions.
The prime season at Spring Lake is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Spring Lake include swimmers, crowded beach, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Spring Lake forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
