Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Conto Springs, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The next few days are a bit of a write-off thanks to onshore winds, but hang in there, because the end of the week and into the weekend is where the magic happens.

Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a solid 10 ft SW groundswell (period 14 seconds) and a light cross-off breeze. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 67°, and the combined energy is pumping at 4207. This is excellent, but it’s one for the experienced crew only – that’s a powerful, straight-up reef break. Wednesday is a step down with a messy cross-shore wind and a 8 ft SW swell, dropping to 8 ft by the afternoon. The conditions are marginal, so I’d give it a miss. Thursday is pretty much a no-go with onshore winds and rain, and Friday morning is a total blowout with 18 mph NW winds.

Now, the real standout window begins Saturday 1 August. The morning has a 16 ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) with a gentle offshore ESE breeze. The combined energy is a massive 10663. This is exceptional, but it’s expert-only territory. The afternoon holds at 15 ft with the same offshore flow. This is the best on offer for the first week – clean, powerful, and heavy. Just be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here, and for a wave this good, you’ll have company.

Sunday 2 August drops to 10 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. The following week has a few more promising pulses. Wednesday 5 August shows a 10 ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze in the morning, but the afternoon is the absolute standout: 15 ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) with glassy conditions. The energy hits 11190. That’s a dream session if you can get it. After that, a big southerly swell arrives, but the wind is too strong for paddle surfing – honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a standard session.

The second week has a couple of calls, but they’re less certain. The long-range outlook for Monday 10 August shows a solid 13 ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off wind, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. By Tuesday 11 August, the swell drops right back to 6 ft S swell, which is cleaner but much smaller.

So, for the best: nail that Saturday 1 August morning for the big, clean, offshore swell, or hold out for the glassy perfection on Wednesday 5 August afternoon. Both are standouts, but the 5th is a bit further out, so check back closer to the date.

Rusty.

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