The Wave
When an E to ENE swell arrives combined with WNW offshore breeze the spot cleans up and offers both lefts and rights.
The break works on windswells as well as distant groundswells, and crowds push up heavily in summer.
Surf GuideNew Jersey
Spring Lake
A classic Jersey Shore sandbar that jars up quick, hollow peaks on E/ENE groundswell and shoals into shallow, testing takeoffs at size. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Spring Lake in New Jersey.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew Jersey, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind SE 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.5 ftrising
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low0.4 ft
- High5.1 ft
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Shifting sandbars can produce fast, shallow tubes - watch for sudden shallow sections and strong rip lines around the jetties.
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