Conto Springs Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.15° S 115.01° E

Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Conto Springs sea temperature is
19.4° C
2.2° 

Conto Springs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Conto Springs surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 11,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Conto Springs this week:

The surf forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 17th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, coming at you live from the coast. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at, and let me tell you, it’s a proper rollercoaster. The ocean is gonna be pumping, but we gotta pick our moments. The first real clean window hits on Tuesday the 18th, so don’t get too excited about the early days. There’s a big gap of messy, blown-out conditions before we get to the good stuff.

Let’s start with our spot, Conto Springs. This reef break is a gem, very consistent and picks up a heap of swell. It's exposed to the WSW, which is key. Right now the water is sitting at 67°, which is a pretty wild 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a major anomaly; it feels like you’re surfing in a bathtub.

We’ve got a lumpy, poor run from Saturday the 15th all the way through until Monday the 17th. Strong winds and rain are going to trash it. Saturday morning sees a 8ft WSW swell, but it’s getting hammered by a 12 mph north-easterly, making it a total write-off. Monday is a write-off too; a 15ft Westerly swell but with a 31 mph near gale, honestly, you’d be mad to paddle out.

The turnaround starts on Tuesday the 18th of August. This is the standout. We’ve got a solid 15ft WSW swell, but the key is the wind. It’s a gentle 9 mph south-westerly, which is a pure cross-shore. The combined energy is a massive 11,656, so there's serious power in the water. The period is 16 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell, meaning those waves will have serious shape and push. It might be a bit much for beginners at that size, but for any intermediate or above surfer, this is going to be an epic session at Conto Springs. Expect a crowd, because this place is popular for good reason.

Wednesday the 19th is a washout again with a 34 mph westerly. But then Thursday the 20th is another monster. We’re seeing a 20ft WSW swell with a 17-second period. That’s a huge amount of water moving. The energy reading is 19,363 – it's dangerously strong. The wind is a 19 mph westerly, cross-onshore and lumpy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a surfer, it’s just too big and gnarly for this break unless you are a top-tier expert.

After that, things settle down into a nice pulse from Saturday the 22nd into the middle of the next week. Saturday the 22nd of August is your second-best call. It’s a 15ft SW swell, still a long 15-second period, but the wind drops to a light 6 mph south-westerly, a light cross-shore. That's about as clean as it gets. The energy is still very strong at 8,874. This will be a much more manageable, incredible day of surfing.

By Sunday the 23rd, the wind starts to turn onshore again and the swell drops. From Monday the 24th onwards, it’s back to a grim pattern of poor conditions and strong northerly winds. A few smaller, choppy swells through the end of the month, but nothing to get out of bed for.

So to sum it up: Tuesday the 18th is your first absolute banger, a clean, powerful groundswell. Saturday the 22nd is the second pick of the run, with lighter winds and slightly smaller but still pumping surf. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6812
7514
9888
10211
7500
5731
4614
3669
2596
2148
3785
4255
3553
3288
7574
10464
9161
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8727
5306
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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10
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10
SW
10
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20
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High Tide
10:54AM1.00m
11:23AM0.92m
00:41AM0.46m
11:44AM0.83m
00:19AM0.53m
11:53AM0.72m
00:23AM0.61m
11:37AM0.62m
00:40AM0.68m
10:34AM0.56m
1:04AM0.72m
Low Tide
7:24PM0.20m
7:40PM0.28m
7:39PM0.36m
3:47AM0.43m
7:17PM0.43m
4:55AM0.46m
6:36PM0.46m
5:55AM0.49m
5:48PM0.45m
7:02AM0.53m
5:08PM0.40m
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5:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Conto Springs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Conto Springs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Conto Springs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Conto Springs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Conto Springs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Conto Springs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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