
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 16,788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Conto Springs.
This is a solid run, but it’s got a real split personality. The first few days are a tease, then the ocean just turns on the tap. The water is sitting at a balmy 69°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than you’d expect for this time of year – a real treat if you’re not wearing a wetsuit.
Saturday, August 1st is the standout. The morning is already looking good with a solid 13ft SW swell, but that afternoon is the real magic. We’re talking a pumping 16ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, stacking up with massive energy (10901). The wind is light and cross-off, so the face will be glassy. This is expert territory, no question – that size is serious. But if you’ve got the bottle, this is the session of the run.
The rest of the first week is a washout. Sunday the 2nd drops to 10ft, but the wind swings around and messes it up. Monday through Thursday are a write-off, with onshore winds making a mess of things. The swell is still there, but it’s a choppy, lumpy mess. Friday the 7th sees the swell kick back up to 18ft, with a fresh cross-off wind, so it’s clean again but still very big.
Saturday, August 8th is another massive one, but it’s a caveat. The forecast is calling for a monstrous 20ft to 23ft WSW swell. The wind is cross, not ideal, but the real issue is that the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. This is a reef setup, and that’s a lot of water moving. It’s one for the absolute elite, and even then, you’d be mad not to be cautious.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 10th and 11th of August look clean with cross-off winds and a dropping swell from 13ft to 8ft, a much more manageable size. The 13th looks promising again with a 15ft SW swell and light winds, but the direction is onshore. The 15th of August has an 12ft WSW swell with light winds, offering some clean but smaller options.
To be honest, if you’re not an expert, this whole window is a bit of a challenge. The biggest, cleanest swells are just too big. For the average punter, the best bet is the tail end of the first week and the start of the second, when the swell drops below the 10ft mark and the wind behaves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6237 | 10901 | 5982 | 3408 | 2692 | 2449 | 1551 | 1532 | 1801 | 9055 | 7851 | 5046 | 11856 | 11153 | 12452 | 9477 | 6772 | 14205 | 8356 | 7759 | 12174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:42AM0.92m | 1:23AM0.48m | 11:56AM0.85m | 1:03AM0.54m | 12:00PM0.76m | 1:10AM0.61m | 11:35AM0.67m | 1:36AM0.68m | 9:26AM0.61m | 2:24AM0.75m | 4:07AM0.80m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.41m | 7:54PM0.46m | 4:31AM0.51m | 7:16PM0.49m | 5:40AM0.56m | 6:21PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.42m | 5:01PM0.32m | 5:06PM0.23m | |||||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
6237 | 10901 | 5982 | 3408 | 2692 | 2449 | 1551 | 1532 | 1484 | 9055 | 7851 | 5046 | 11856 | 11153 | 12452 | 9477 | 6772 | — | 8356 | 7759 | 8055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1129 | — | 1472 | 197 | 734 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1801 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 25 | 358 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 325 | 14205 | — | — | 12174 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 262 | 590 | 350 | 180 | 180 | 33 | 201 | 233 | 180 | 233 | 1792 | 1994 | 2158 |
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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.
Conto Springs is 106 km (66 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











