Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day run of swell for Conto Springs, a real proper reef set-up that’s exposed to the south-west. It’s a very consistent spot, so when it’s on, it’s on. The water temp is feeling about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The week kicks off on Monday the 20th, but honestly, it’s a write-off. The morning is a choppy, cross-onshore mess with a 8ft SW swell, and the afternoon is even worse with poor conditions. Tuesday the 21st is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 8ft SW swell, with the wind swinging to a clean cross-off from the south. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, a real step up.

Wednesday the 22nd is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a deep, powerful 12ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wave energy is pumping at a massive 6207 (strong to very strong). The wind is a light cross-off, and the morning session is described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is a big, serious swell for a reef break, so it’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who know what they’re doing, this is the one to circle. The afternoon holds a bit of a question mark over it, but the morning is the absolute peak.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the goodness going with another 8ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds in the morning. The afternoon is a true gem: glassy conditions with a 7ft SW swell. That’s a rare, beautiful window for a less hectic session with clean, lined-up waves. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a write-off again, with strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy waves. Sunday the 26th sees a massive 13ft to 15ft SW swell, but it’s a total mess with strong, howling onshore winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Moving into the second week, Monday the 27th is a promising one. The swell is still a solid 13ft from the SW, but the wind is a clean cross-off, leaving the waves clean. It’s a big set, but with better conditions. Tuesday the 28th is another longer-term highlight. The morning shows a 8ft SW swell with light offshore winds, making for excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even cleaner with a 7ft SSW swell and a light offshore breeze. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th offer smaller, cleaner options in the 4ft to 7ft range, with great winds, but the swell is dropping. The period ends on a bit of a downer with fresh onshore winds and poor conditions from the 31st onwards, though there’s a final, very clean glassy morning on the 4th of August with a small 5ft SSW swell.

Overall, the best on offer is the Wednesday the 22nd morning for the big, expert-level groundswell, and the Thursday the 23rd afternoon for a glassy, clean session. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early for the standouts.

Rusty.

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