Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Conto Springs, but you’ll need to be patient through the first day or two. Thursday afternoon is a bit of a write-off – cross-on slop with 8ft WSW swell, but it’s choppy and messy. Not worth a paddle. The real action starts to build from Friday morning. Friday morning sees a clean 8ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze, and it stays tidy through the afternoon. It’s still a bit average for quality, but you’ll get some fun ones.

Come Saturday morning, things start to get good. The swell jumps to 10ft SW, with a gentle cross-off breeze and clean conditions. That’s intermediate territory, but it’s got some punch. Saturday afternoon is even better – same 10ft SW, but the wind drops to a light breeze, and the period stretches to 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong (3688), and the waves will have proper shape. That’s a standout.

Sunday is a mixed bag. Morning is cross-shore and a bit bumpy with 8ft SW, but the afternoon brings a big 12ft SW swell at 17 seconds – very long period groundswell. The combined energy is massive (6281), but it’s cross-shore with a slight chop. That’s more for experienced surfers, and the long period might make it a bit tricky at a reef break like this, but when it lines up, it’ll be a sight.

Now, Monday 13th July is the absolute standout. Morning session is glassy – glassy! – with 13ft SW swell at 16 seconds. Combined energy is off the charts (7882). This is exceptional surf, but only for expert surfers. That’s big, powerful, long-period groundswell with zero wind. If you’re skilled enough, this is the session to aim for. The water is 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 2° above average, so you’ll notice it’s a bit more comfortable.

After Monday, the quality drops. Tuesday sees cross-on wind and the swell holding at 10ft, but it’s bumpy. Wednesday and Thursday (15th-16th July) are a write-off – strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. The combined energy is still there, but it’s not for paddling. Could be decent for kite surfing though.

The second week picks up again. Friday 17th July afternoon has a clean 10ft WSW swell with a strong cross-off breeze – a bit wild, but clean. Saturday 18th July is better: 13ft SW swell, clean cross-off, and moderate breeze. Combined energy is strong (5239). That’s for the experienced crew.

The next real standout is Tuesday 21st July. Afternoon session has a 8ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze – clean and powerful. Combined energy is very strong (6029). That’s exceptional for experts. Wednesday 22nd July morning also looks excellent: 12ft SW, long period, light cross-off, and clean.

The run fades out with smaller, cleaner waves from Thursday 23rd July into Friday 24th July – 6ft to 8ft SW, light winds, and clean. Perfect for intermediates looking for a fun session without the size.

All in all, the best on offer is Monday 13th July morning for the big, glassy, expert-level groundswell, and Tuesday 21st July afternoon for that clean offshore power. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty.

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