Tides · Spring Lake, New Jersey

Tide conditions for Spring Lake surf spots

Predicted tides from the NOAA gauge at New Bedford. Times are local (GMT-5). Not live water levels.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Spring Lake. These 4 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Right now

Falling

Next low 4:07 AM, 1.0 ft (0.31 m), in 2 h 51 min.

Today · Sat, Nov 14

Low4:07 AM1.0 ft 0.31 m
High10:24 AM4.4 ft 1.35 m
Low4:59 PM0.8 ft 0.23 m
High11:10 PM3.6 ft 1.10 m

Tide chart

TIDE

2.3 ft

TIDENOW

Low 1.0 ft · 4:07 AMHigh 4.4 ft · 10:24 AM

Next 7 days

High and low tides for the next seven days
Day	Tides (local time, height)
Sat, Nov 14	L 4:07 AM · 1.0 ft H 10:24 AM · 4.4 ft L 4:59 PM · 0.8 ft H 11:10 PM · 3.6 ft
Sun, Nov 15	L 4:47 AM · 1.2 ft H 11:14 AM · 4.3 ft L 5:46 PM · 0.9 ft
Mon, Nov 16	H 12:01 AM · 3.6 ft L 5:37 AM · 1.4 ft H 12:05 PM · 4.2 ft L 6:41 PM · 0.9 ft
Tue, Nov 17	H 12:50 AM · 3.7 ft L 6:46 AM · 1.4 ft H 12:55 PM · 4.1 ft L 7:39 PM · 0.9 ft
Wed, Nov 18	H 1:37 AM · 3.8 ft L 8:00 AM · 1.3 ft H 1:45 PM · 4.1 ft L 8:32 PM · 0.7 ft
Thu, Nov 19	H 2:26 AM · 4.1 ft L 9:03 AM · 1.1 ft H 2:40 PM · 4.1 ft L 9:21 PM · 0.5 ft
Fri, Nov 20	H 3:18 AM · 4.4 ft L 9:59 AM · 0.7 ft H 3:38 PM · 4.2 ft L 10:08 PM · 0.2 ft

Tide station

New Bedford · NOAA 8532371

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Tide by spot

The tide height and direction each break likes.

Kook Bay (Spring Lake)1.0–4.5 ft · rising
Mambo Beach0.5–4.0 ft · rising
South End Jetty1.0–4.0 ft · rising
Washington Beach1.5–5.0 ft

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

Featured Beaches

4 spots

Kook Bay (Spring Lake)

Beginner friendly

Commonly called Kook Bay or Surfer's Beach, this is Spring Lake's most popular surfing beach.

Mambo Beach

Intermediate

Mambo Beach is a hollow beach-break at the north end of Spring Lake, punchier than the mellow Washington zone.

South End Jetty

Intermediate

The South End Jetty pushes the sandbar farther outside, creating a bigger-wave option.

Washington Beach

Beginner friendly

Washington Beach is a designated surfing beach at the north end of Spring Lake, known as a longboard haven.

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Featured Beaches(4)

What to focus on today

Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Spring Lake

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Spring Lake. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
: Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Spring Lake. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
: You can check tide charts for Spring Lake on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.