
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 15,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 6.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Conto Springs.
We're in for a wild ride over the next 16 days, but it's not all good news. The first week is a mixed bag, with plenty of wind and size to deal with. The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is the Tuesday the 28th into the early part of the following week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there.
Right now, the swell is pumping, but it’s a messy picture. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th have some solid SW groundswell around 5ft to 6ft, but it's coming with a cross-onshore breeze from the North, making it choppy and poor. The combined energy is moderate, but the wind is just ruining it. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 26th gets ugly. A strong W wind is going to blow the place out. Swell jumps to 10ft to 13ft, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds, and the energy is strong. It’s messy, blown out, and honestly, looks more like a kite-surfing zone than a surfing one. Steer clear.
Then the tide turns. Monday the 27th, the wind swings to the South West, going cross-offshore. The swell is a solid 13ft to 15ft from the SW, with a long 13-14 second period. The energy is very strong. This is big, powerful groundswell. It's going to be clean, but at that size, this is only for experienced surfers. The reef will be handling it, but the currents will be heavy.
Now, here's the one. Tuesday the 28th. This is the best day on offer. The swell drops to a still-chunky 10ft in the morning, then 8ft in the afternoon from the SW. The period is a very long 14 seconds, a proper groundswell. The wind is light and from the East, going cross-offshore, then switching to a light offshore from the SE in the afternoon. The water will be glassy. The combined energy is very strong. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The crowds here can be an issue, so get there early.
Wednesday the 29th, the wind shifts back onshore from the North, and the clean conditions are gone. The swell is still 8ft to 8ft with a very long 16-17 second period, but the cross-onshore chop makes it a write-off.
Thursday the 30th is a borderline call. A cross-shore wind from the SW and WSW with a big 10ft, 18-second swell. The energy is massive, but the cross-chop is lumpy. Might be a session for the experts who are patient.
Friday the 31st, the swell is huge again, 15ft with a 17-18 second period and very strong energy. The wind is light from the North and NW, going offshore in the afternoon. Marginal surf, but that size is only for the brave.
Looking further ahead, the first of August has potential. The forecast suggests a massive 16ft+ SW groundswell, but the wind is tricky. The morning is cross-shore, then the afternoon sees a strong offshore from the SSE. The energy is phenomenal. This is a long-range call, so not as certain, but if it lines up, it could be a once-in-a-season session for experts only.
The rest of the first week of August has a lot of strong wind and big, messy swell. Sunday the 2nd might offer some clean surf with a cross-offshore breeze and 13ft swell, but it's still huge. After that, the wind keeps blowing onshore, and the swell stays consistent but messy right through until the 8th. There's a long gap of poor conditions from the 3rd to the 8th, with only the 3rd offering a clean but wind-affected 8ft swell.
So, bottom line: Tuesday the 28th is your absolute standout. The stars align for clean, powerful waves at Conto. For the brave, the 1st of August is a promising long-range shot. Everything else is a battle with the wind or the size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, near gales from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1242 | 811 | 773 | 1036 | 996 | 772 | 468 | 942 | 2956 | 15499 | 6709 | 4597 | 4250 | 3150 | 2344 | 1537 | 3515 | 2668 | 2702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:57AM0.86m | 8:33AM0.90m | 9:08AM0.95m | 9:41AM0.98m | 10:11AM1.00m | 10:38AM1.01m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.30m | 6:15PM0.27m | 6:37PM0.26m | 7:02PM0.26m | 7:26PM0.27m | 7:48PM0.29m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1242 | 811 | 773 | 1036 | 996 | 772 | 384 | 485 | 623 | 15499 | 6709 | 4597 | 4250 | 3150 | 2344 | 1408 | 3515 | 2668 | 2702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSE 7 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
31 | 102 | 138 | 142 | 181 | 322 | 468 | 614 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 358 | 1059 | 1537 | 37 | 22 | 548 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | 123 | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 128 | 942 | 2956 | 13539 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 137 | 1686 | 638 | 1370 | 111 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 24 |
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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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