Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Conto Springs this week:
The surf forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for us. There’s plenty of swell on the charts, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor on whether we get good waves or a blown-out mess. The opening weekend looks promising with some serious size, but we’ll have to pick our windows carefully, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro.
Saturday morning (August 29) kicks things off with a solid 8.2ft SW swell and light offshore winds out of the ESE, which has the reef at Conto Springs looking super clean. The energy is pumping with a combined reading of 5830. The period is long, 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell, so expect some real power behind those sets. It’s got “expert” written all over it. The conditions are there, but the tide could be a bit touchy, so it might be a bit of a puzzle to get it right.
Saturday afternoon is where the standout of the first few days sits. The swell bumps up to 9.8ft, still from the SW, and the wind swings offshore from the ESE at 15 km/h. That’s a recipe for some absolutely epic, clean walls. The energy is massive at 5491. The wave comment says it all – exceptional conditions for experts. This is the pick of the opening weekend for sure. If you can paddle out there, you’ll be grinning for a week.
Sunday the swell jumps a bit, hitting 11.5ft on the morning, but the wind swings around to the north, making it criss-cross and a bit messy. The afternoon cleans up with the swell pulling back to 9.8ft, but it’s onshore from the NW and the quality drops off hard.
Monday (August 31) we’re looking at a write-off. Onshore winds howling at 30-35 km/h and the forecast is just poor. This is a good day to do something else.
Tuesday through Thursday is a bit of a lull in terms of quality, with the swell hanging around 8.2-9.8ft but the winds are all over the place and the energy starts to fade. The period drops, and the consistency just isn't there. There’s a short window on Thursday morning with a light cross-shore breeze, but nothing to get too excited about. The west wind on Wednesday at 25-30 km/h will wreck it.
The following weekend is where this forecast gets interesting again. Saturday, September 5 has a building SW swell at 11.5ft with a clean cross-offshore S breeze, and even though the energy reading is strong at 5149, the lighter period on Sunday is a bit of a concern. Sunday, September 6 is the real standout of this entire window. The afternoon session looks absolutely pumping: 11.5ft from the WSW, but with a clean offshore SSE wind at 20 km/h. The energy figure jumps to a massive 7688, and the comment is "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers". This will be one for the memory bank, but like all these big swells, it’s for experienced guns only.
The beginning of the following week, September 7-8, brings a welcome drop in size, down to the 7.5-8.2ft range, and a return to clean, offshore winds and glassy conditions. The period stays long, so we’ll get some proper pushing waves without the intimidation factor. This is a solid window for the more experienced surfers to really rip. Then Thursday of that week, September 10, shows another big pulse of energy on the chart, with a 13.1ft SW swell and a huge energy reading of 10092. However, the wind is light and criss-cross, and the tide looks suspect. It’s tantalizingly close, but early forecasts have it a bit lumpy.
The long-range stuff for the second week into mid-September brings more big surf, but the winds look less favorable, with onshores and strong breezes likely spoiling the party at Conto Springs. The size stays up there, but you’ll want to be watching the forecasts closely for any wind shifts.
So there you have it. If you’re chargin', Saturday afternoon and September 6 afternoon are your windows to shine. If you want a bit more manageable, keep an eye on that September 7-8 window for some clean, powerful waves without the 13-foot brute force.
Remember, this is a reef, and it’s very consistent, so when it’s on, it’s on. But when it’s big and onshore, it gets real heavy. Don't be a hero if you're not ready.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4149 | 5491 | 6475 | 6631 | 4574 | 3842 | 3819 | 5238 | 4833 | 3461 | 3916 | 3697 | 3609 | 3555 | 4782 | 3789 | 4078 | 4915 | 4619 | 4240 | 3838 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11AM0.80m | 11:47PM0.51m | 11:29AM0.72m | 11:45PM0.58m | 11:40AM0.63m | 11:53PM0.65m | 11:31AM0.53m | 00:11AM0.72m | 10:03AM0.45m | 00:39AM0.77m | 1:18AM0.80m | 2:20AM0.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.37m | 4:34AM0.40m | 6:12PM0.41m | 5:26AM0.41m | 5:38PM0.42m | 6:26AM0.42m | 4:54PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.44m | 4:12PM0.33m | 3:57PM0.24m | 4:07PM0.15m | ||||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
4149 | 5491 | 6475 | 6631 | 4574 | 3842 | 3819 | 3499 | 4833 | 3461 | 3916 | 3697 | 3609 | 3555 | 4782 | 3789 | — | — | 4619 | 4240 | 3838 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 |
1195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
24 | 61 | 40 | — | — | — | 21 | 5238 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4078 | 4915 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 350 | 350 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 85 | 350 | 350 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 180 | 626 |
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Information about the Conto Springs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Conto Springs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Conto Springs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Conto Springs 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 (Conto Springs) 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 Conto Springs 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.
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