Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the outlook for Conto Springs – a solid reef break that’s exposed to the WSW swell.

Water temp is about 66°F, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so a thinner suit should do. This spot is very consistent, and there are some absolute ripper sessions ahead for experienced surfers.

We start Friday morning (28 August) with clean 7ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, and a light offshore SE breeze. The combined energy is at 1465 – moderate to strong – and it’s excellent for those who know the reef. Friday afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean, though the wind freshens to 30 km/h offshore, making it trickier.

Saturday 29 August is the standout. Morning brings 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period – super long-period groundswell – and clean conditions under a cross-off ESE breeze. Energy is huge at 5344. That kind of period really suits a reef, so expect nice lines. Saturday afternoon gets even better: 10ft SW at 17 seconds, clean offshore SE wind at 20 km/h, energy at 5283. This is exceptional for experts. If you can handle it, don’t miss it.

Sunday 30 August is still big – 12ft SW in the morning, 17-second period, energy 6631 – but a light north cross-on adds some texture. By afternoon it turns onshore from the NW, quality drops.

Monday 31 August starts messy, but the afternoon cleans up with a strong south cross-off breeze and 8ft SW at 16 seconds. Tuesday (1 September) holds at 10ft with light cross and cross-on winds – rideable but not glassy.

Thursday 3 September morning is another gem: 12ft SW, 14-second period, light SE offshore, clean, energy 4022. Excellent for experts. The afternoon stays clean with a glassy cross breeze.

Saturday 5 September morning has 10ft SW under a cross-off southerly – clean but moderate energy. Sunday 6 September is a highlight: morning 7ft SSW at 12 seconds, clean cross-off, and the afternoon jumps to 8ft SSW at 15 seconds, also clean – both excellent. Energy hits 3497 in the arvo.

Monday 7 September afternoon cleans up with 7ft SW, 12 seconds, light cross-off – excellent. Tuesday 8 September afternoon gives you 8ft SW with a 15-second period and light offshore S breeze – clean and excellent, energy 3131.

Wednesday 9 September is steady: 10ft SW at 16 seconds both morning and afternoon, clean cross-off, energy over 4800. Expert territory, but clean.

From Thursday 10 September through Friday 11 September, the swell explodes to 16ft from the WSW and SW, energy over 12,000 – very strong. But the wind is onshore and cross-on, making it poor surf. This is for big-wave crews or kite gear. Friday afternoon drops to 15ft with lighter onshore, but still lumpy.

The final days, 12 September and beyond, the swell fades to 8-10ft with light onshore or cross-on winds – winding down.

The best bets: Saturday 29 August morning and afternoon – big, long-period groundswell with clean offshore winds. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s the one. Also, Sunday 6 September is a beauty – clean, solid, and consistent.

Rusty.

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