Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one main spot to focus on: Conto Springs. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell and very consistent. It’s intermediate level, so not for the groms when it gets serious.

Right off the bat, Tuesday the 11th is a massive call. We’re looking at a solid 18ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive, clocking in at 16945. That’s a lot of power. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW at 15 mph, so the conditions will be glassy. But here’s the thing – this swell is too big for the break. It’s an expert-only situation, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The morning is the standout, the afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-shore wind.

Wednesday the 12th drops back to 13ft SW, still with a long 15-second period. The wind swings to a light WSW cross-shore at 9 mph, creating a slight chop. It’s still meaty, but the tide and wind might make it a bit tricky. The energy is still strong at 7323.

Thursday the 13th looks the best of the early run. Another 13ft SW groundswell, but the period stretches to 17 seconds. The morning sees a light WNW offshore wind at 6 mph – that’s clean. The energy is up there at 9577. This is a proper window. The afternoon holds up with a light cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.

After that, the quality drops. Friday the 14th through the weekend sees the swell fade to 11ft and then 8ft, with the wind turning onshore or cross-onshore. The energy drops to the 2000-5000 range. It’s not terrible, but it’s not what we’re after. Saturday the 15th is particularly poor with moderate cross-onshore winds and chop.

We hit a rough patch from Monday the 17th through to the end of the third week. Strong winds, messy conditions, and poor surf quality. The swell is still there, a 15ft WSW on the 17th with 10464 energy, but the wind is howling at 18-25 mph onshore. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing. The 20th of August has an 18ft WSW swell with 16396 energy and a cross-shore wind, but again, it’s too big and the wind is strong.

The long-range outlook is a bit of a gamble. Saturday the 22nd shows a glimmer of hope. A 10ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, cross-offshore winds from the SSW at 18 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is 9860. That’s a promising setup for the reef, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it. The following days through to the 26th look average to poor, with a few cleaner moments but not enough to shout about.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, the standout is undeniably Thursday morning the 13th at Conto Springs. The combination of a solid 13ft SW groundswell, a 17-second period, and light offshore winds makes it the pick of the bunch. Tuesday the 11th is a monster, but only for the brave. The rest of the forecast is a mix of too big, too windy, or just mediocre. The long-range Saturday the 22nd has potential, but it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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