Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for Conto Springs. For a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way.

The water’s sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The week kicks off, but honestly, Sunday is a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell but it’s being hammered by a strong onshore NW wind at 22 mph with moderate rain. The energy’s moderate (1166) but the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 6th of July is where things start to look up. Monday morning sees a 12ft WSW swell with a long 15-second period and a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the SE at 16 mph. The combined energy is strong (5632). This is solid groundswell and it’s going to be powerful. By Monday afternoon, the swell bumps to 13ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 6930. Offshore winds hold. This is proper heavy stuff – over 8ft, so experts only, but it’s a standout session.

Tuesday the 7th of July keeps the quality high. Morning has a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore SE wind at 6 mph, and the energy is strong at 6602. Clean, lined-up waves. Afternoon drops a little to 10ft but stays clean with a moderate offshore. Another top day for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 8th of July is a step down. The swell hangs at 12ft with a very long 17-second period (SW), but the wind swings onshore from the N with only a light breeze. The wave energy is still strong (6709), but that onshore wind will put a bit of a crumble on it. It’s a bit marginal.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of July are a write-down. Cross-onshore winds pick up, the swell drops, and the energy falls off (3200 down to 1490). Choppy and messy. Not your friend.

Saturday the 11th of July is a big spike. The swell jumps to 15ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the combined energy hits 14397 – very strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the S. That’s a massive, powerful swell. Again, experts-only territory, but if you’ve got the nerve, it’s a cracking day. Sunday the 12th of July is another standout: 12ft SW, 14 seconds, clean cross-off wind, energy at 7016. Then Sunday afternoon it goes offshore and the period extends to 17 seconds with energy at 7582. Smooth, powerful.

Monday the 13th of July eases off a bit to a 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, light wind, and clean. The energy is moderate at 4273. Good for the experienced crew, a bit more manageable.

The second week gets a bit less reliable. There’s a drop in quality from Tuesday the 14th through Wednesday the 15th with onshore winds and poor conditions. Thursday the 16th of July improves with a clean cross-off wind and a 10ft SW swell, but the period is shorter (11-12 seconds) and energy drops around 2871 to 3224.

The next clear standout is on Friday the 17th of July: morning has a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, moderate offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph, and strong energy at 6206. This is where the long-range promise comes through – clean, powerful, though it’s a fair way out so keep an eye on it.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of July look messy with onshore winds and poor conditions. By Monday the 20th of July, we get a clean cross-off breeze and a 12ft SW swell, but it’s not firing like the first week.

The absolute standout is Monday afternoon the 6th of July through Tuesday the 7th of July, and then that Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of July session. Big, clean offshore groundswell with strong energy. It’s going to be well overhead and powerful, so bring your big-wave board and your A-game. Crowds can be an issue at Conto Springs sometimes, but with these sizes, it might thin out the pack a little.

Rusty, signing off.

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