Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 15,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through for Conto Springs, but it’s gonna take a bit of patience. The first few days are a write-off, but once that wind plays ball, we’re in for some absolute gems.
The opening weekend is a bust. Saturday the 18th is a full-on mess – strong onshore winds and a massive 16ft swell with a period of 17 seconds. That’s a lot of energy (15234), but it’s just too big and blown out. Sunday the 19th is a step down in size but the wind is still junk, with a cross-shore mess. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 20th is the same story – the swell drops a bit but the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and poor. Tuesday the 21st is where the tide turns. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, and we’ve got a clean 8ft SW swell. The energy is still moderate (2670), but the conditions are clean and the sets will have shape. Tuesday afternoon is clean and surfable.
Now, Wednesday the 22nd is the real standout. By morning, the wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, and the swell has bumped up to 12ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. The energy is pumping (5535), and with the wind dropping to glassy conditions by the afternoon, this is going to be exceptional. This is expert territory – 12ft is no joke, but for those with the skill, it’s a dream session. The period is long, so expect the waves to stand up nicely at this reef break, with long lulls between sets that make paddling out easier.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are a step back again with onshore winds and sloppy conditions. The energy drops off, and it’s not worth a paddle.
Then the real magic returns. Saturday the 25th brings a clean, cross-off SSW breeze and a 5ft to 6ft WSW swell. The energy is moderate (1149 to 1972), and the conditions are clean. This is a great session for intermediates.
But the absolute best of the entire forecast is Sunday the 26th. We’re looking at an 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell with a 16 to 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. The energy is massive (8150 to 8077), and the conditions are clean. This is a world-class day for experts only. The wave energy is very strong, the wind is perfect, and the swell direction is straight out of the optimum WSW. This is the one to circle on your calendar.
Monday the 27th is still excellent, with a clean 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions by the afternoon. Good for experienced surfers.
The rest of the week into early August fades out a bit. Tuesday the 28th is cross-shore and choppy, and Wednesday the 29th is a write-off with strong winds and a messy, sloppy 8ft swell. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st bring a return of clean offshore winds and a solid 8ft to 13ft SW swell, but the energy is still very strong. That’s a promising long-range outlook, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice.
So, the picks: Wednesday the 22nd for the first big clean swell, and Sunday the 26th for the absolute best of the run. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have some company, but with waves this good, it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15234 | 11102 | 7105 | 3840 | 2682 | 2113 | 2000 | 2265 | 2600 | 2670 | 2305 | 2975 | 5535 | 4848 | 3285 | 2032 | 1304 | 1137 | 1387 | 1243 | 766 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.93m | 12:16PM0.82m | 11:34AM0.73m | 9:45AM0.70m | 7:32AM0.74m | 7:25AM0.80m | 7:57AM0.86m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.47m | 8:31PM0.52m | 7:10PM0.52m | 6:08PM0.47m | 5:43PM0.40m | 5:43PM0.34m | 5:56PM0.30m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | 11102 | 6206 | 3840 | 2682 | 2113 | 2000 | 2265 | 6 | 2670 | 2305 | 2975 | 5535 | 4848 | 3285 | 2032 | 1304 | 1137 | 1387 | 1243 | 766 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | — | SE 17 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 72 | 143 | 6 | 6 | — | 12 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 318 | 402 | 265 | 123 | 44 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 25 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 15234 | — | 7105 | — | — | — | — | — | 2600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1686 | 350 | 233 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 180 | 33 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 180 | 107 |
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