Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 14,970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, let’s talk about Conto Springs. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the big south-west swells, and it’s a spot that knows how to hold a line. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The first couple of days are a write-off. Tuesday the 25th is a total mess with strong north-west winds onshore at 25 mph, and the swell is running 8 ft to 10 ft but it’s just blown out. No point paddling out.
Everything changes on Wednesday the 26th. That morning, the swell jumps to a solid 16 ft from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 14326, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. This is exceptional, but it’s for experts only. That’s a serious groundswell, and it’ll be breaking straight at the beach, so you want to be on the point or reef. The afternoon drops a little but still holds 16 ft, though the wind picks up to a moderate cross-off.
Thursday the 27th is still big, with 13 ft on the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon, but the wind is fresh and cross-off, so it’s clean but not as perfect. The energy is still high, around 6604 in the morning.
Friday the 28th is the standout for the first week. The swell drops to a manageable 8 ft, still from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is 1558, which is moderate, but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is the same story with 7 ft and offshore wind. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.
Saturday the 29th is another gem. The morning has 8 ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is high at 6310, and the conditions are exceptional. This is the best of the whole run. The afternoon gets bigger at 12 ft but the wind goes cross-off, so it’s less clean.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st see the wind turn onshore again, with 10 ft to 12 ft but messy conditions. Not worth the effort.
We then hit a gap of a few days of poor quality. Tuesday the 1st of September has clean cross-off wind but the swell is down to 8 ft and the energy is moderate. It’s rideable but not a standout. Wednesday the 2nd is onshore and choppy. Thursday the 3rd is a total loss with strong onshore winds at 25 mph. Friday the 4th has clean cross-off wind but the swell is 12 ft with a strong breeze, so it’s a power session.
The second week is all about size and wind. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are blown out and big. Monday the 7th of September is the best of the late period: 13 ft from the SW with a 18-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph. The energy is 9531, and while it’s marginal for tide, it’s clean and big. That’s for experts only.
After that, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th drop off quickly with smaller swell and onshore winds. The run fades out.
Best on offer: Wednesday the 26th morning for the absolute big-wave freak, but for the best all-round session, I’d call Saturday the 29th morning. That 8 ft with light offshore wind and a 19-second period is a dream.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1358 | 2843 | 3010 | 6228 | 14326 | 14953 | 10038 | 6604 | 4692 | 2600 | 1494 | 1076 | 589 | 4650 | 6890 | 8509 | 5469 | 4288 | 3383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:35AM0.87m | 10:02AM0.89m | 10:27AM0.88m | 00:38AM0.44m | 10:49AM0.85m | 00:02AM0.46m | 11:11AM0.80m | 11:47PM0.51m | 11:29AM0.72m | 11:45PM0.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:31PM0.24m | 6:40PM0.27m | 2:46AM0.43m | 6:41PM0.32m | 3:44AM0.41m | 6:33PM0.37m | 4:34AM0.40m | 6:12PM0.41m | ||||||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1358 | 2843 | 3010 | 6228 | 14326 | 14953 | 10038 | 6604 | 4692 | 2600 | 1494 | 1076 | 589 | 4650 | 6890 | 8509 | 5469 | 4288 | 3383 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | S 13 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
614 | — | 3 | 471 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 39 | 97 | 392 | 1660 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 22 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 138 | 372 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
74 | 160 | 340 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 201 | 233 | 180 | 0 | 110 | 404 | 111 | 1686 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 24 |
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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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