Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in from the local spot. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell from the SW heading straight into Conto Springs. This is a reef setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the southwest swell, which is exactly what we want. The water’s sitting at 67° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so ditch the thick steamer.

We’re starting off on Monday the 27th of July. It’s a bit cloudy with a cross-off breeze from the south at 9 mph, and we’re looking at a solid 10 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 3853 (moderate to strong), but the report says it’s marginal due to tide. Still, there’s good energy in the water.

Now, Tuesday the 28th is where it starts to get real sweet. The morning brings a clean, offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph, with the same 10 ft SW swell. The energy is still high at 3793. This is looking excellent for experienced surfers – clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, and the energy actually bumps up to 4068. That’s a solid day in the water.

Wednesday the 29th gets a bit tricky. A light cross-shore wind from the NNE in the morning with an 8 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but at a beach break it can be a bit too straight. The energy is still hefty at 3997, but the quality is marginal. The afternoon turns cross-on, so it’s a bit of a write-off.

Thursday the 30th is dropping off. Swell dips to 6 ft, energy falls to 2011, and we have a cross-on breeze. It’s still surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 31st is a mess. We’ve got a massive 13 ft SW swell, but with onshore winds from the NW at 19 mph, and rain showers. The energy is huge at 9002, but it’s going to be a washing machine. Kite surfers might be frothing, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Now, here’s the standout window. Saturday the 1st of August is looking absolutely firing. The morning has a 15 ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze from the south. The energy is massive at 9111. The afternoon is even better – a clean, offshore breeze from the SSE at 9 mph, 15 ft SW swell, energy at 8727. This is exceptional surf for experts only. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach and watch. This is the best of the forecast.

Sunday the 2nd of August holds the size but drops a touch. Morning has an 11 ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE, energy at 6132. It’s still excellent, but the swell is dropping. The afternoon stays clean.

Monday the 3rd of August is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is marginal, but the afternoon brings back a clean cross-off breeze with an 8 ft SW swell and a 16-second period, pushing energy up to 5150. That’s a very solid session.

Tuesday the 4th of August is another standout. Morning has a clean offshore breeze from the SSE, 11 ft SW swell, and a very long 18-second period. Energy is 7475. This is exceptional for experts. The afternoon stays clean with a 10 ft swell.

The rest of the week into the second week is a bit more up and down. We’ve got a huge spike on Thursday the 6th of August with an 8 ft SW swell and a ridiculously long 21-second period. Energy hits 16650, but it’s cross-shore and the report says the swell might be too big for the break. Friday the 7th of August is even bigger – 20 ft WSWSW swell with 18-second period, energy at 21328 – but again, cross-on winds and way too big for most.

We finish the outlook with a few cleaner days around the 8th and 9th of August, with 15 ft and 10 ft swells, but the wind is fresher. The energy is still strong, but it’s not as clean as that first weekend.

The best on offer? No doubt about it – Saturday the 1st of August and Tuesday the 4th of August are the real standouts. Big SW groundswell, clean offshore winds, and a reef that loves that direction. For the experienced crew, this is the time to be out.

Rusty.

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