Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but you’ll need to read the wind. The main spot is Conto Springs, a very consistent reef break that likes a WSW swell. The water is hanging around 65°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

First look is Friday the 4th. The afternoon brings a 15ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind from the SW at 9 mph. The combined energy of all swells is a massive 10012, which is strong. It’s a bit raw, marginal conditions, but there’s a ton of power. This is for the big dogs only.

Saturday the 5th is a total write-off. Onshore winds all day, poor conditions. Don’t even look at it.

Now we’re cooking. Sunday the 6th morning brings a fresh offshore from the SSE at 18 mph, cleaning up an 12ft SW swell. The afternoon is the real standout for the first week: glassy, clean, with an 8ft SW swell and a very long 18-second period, combined energy at 9004. This is a reef, so those long period lines will be proper and well-shaped. Solid intermediate level.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are pure gold for the experienced crew. Monday morning is clean with a moderate offshore from the SE at 12 mph, an 12ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and exceptional conditions for experts. Tuesday is similar, with a 13ft SW swell and consistent offshore winds, energy levels around 8000. These are powerful, big swells, over 8ft, so experts only. Crowds are only sometimes a problem here.

Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a nice little window for the slightly less crazy. The swell drops to 10ft from the SW, still a long 15-second period, but the wind goes glassy out of the ENE at 3 mph. Combined energy is 4021. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, a bit more manageable.

Thursday the 10th offers a couple of glassy windows on a smaller 6ft to 6ft SW swell, energy dropping to around 2000. It’s a fun, clean option.

The next big pulse lands on Sunday the 13th. The afternoon sees a massive 18ft WSW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. Energy is 9268. This is a monster.

But the absolute standout of the whole 16 days is Monday the 14th. The morning is glassy, flat calm with a NE wind at 3 mph, and a 16ft WSW swell. The combined energy is 8886. The report says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” It doesn’t get any better than that at Conto Springs. The afternoon is also exceptional, with a 15ft SW swell and clean cross-offshore wind. If you’re an expert, mark that date.

After that, the wind turns onshore from the 16th through the 19th, with stormy conditions and poor surf. The swell is still big, but it’s a mess. The 16th afternoon has a 10ft WSW swell with a clean cross-offshore, but it’s a brief window in a rough patch.

Rusty.

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