
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 11,944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all clean. The early part of the run on Saturday is a mess. The swell is there at 12 feet from the SW, but the wind is howling onshore from the NNW at 19 mph, and it’s just blown out. The combined energy is massive (4906), but it’s useless in these conditions. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The real action starts on Sunday morning. The wind swings offshore from the SSE at 19 mph, and the swell is still 12 feet from the SW. The energy is pumping (5675), and the conditions are clean. This is the first standout. Sunday afternoon gets even better, with the swell dropping to 8 feet but the period stretching out to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is huge (8126). The wind stays offshore, and it’s an 8 out of 10 for me. Monday morning is also exceptional, with an 12 foot SW swell at 16 seconds and a gentle offshore breeze. The water is clean, and the wave state is exceptional for those who can handle it. This is expert territory at 12 feet.
Tuesday, the 8th of September, is a corker. The swell builds to 13 feet from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is solid offshore from the SE at 19 mph. The energy is monstrous (9075). This is the best on offer for the whole run. If you’re an expert, this is your day. The break is Conto Springs, a reef setup that handles this size well, and the wind is on it. The only thing to watch is the crowds – it can get busy at times, so get in early.
Things ease off from Wednesday morning. The wind goes light cross-off, and the swell drops to 10 feet. Wednesday afternoon is glassy with no wind, and the swell is still 10 feet at 15 seconds. It’s a good session for experienced surfers, but not the standout. The rest of the run into the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday and Friday are messy with onshore winds and poor surf. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a write-off – strong winds and poor conditions.
The next real highlight comes on Monday the 14th of September. The swell is back up to 13 feet from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSE. The energy is massive (7439), and the wave state is exceptional for experts. Monday afternoon is also good, with the swell pushing 15 feet from the SW. This is a solid, clean run for those who can handle the size.
The very end of the run, around the 19th and 20th of September, sees a massive swell event. The combined energy is off the charts – 15804 and 19570 – with 16 feet to 18 feet swell from the WSW. The wind is cross-on, so it’s lumpy, but the pure size is staggering. This is too big for most, and the break is maxed out. Only the most hardcore, experienced surfers should even consider it. The forecast says it’s too big for the break, so unless you’re on a gun and know what you’re doing, give it a miss.
So, the standout is Tuesday the 8th of September – 13 foot SW swell, 16 seconds, offshore wind, and huge energy. The second best is Sunday the 6th, especially the afternoon session with the 18-second groundswell. For the second week, Monday the 14th is the one to watch, but it’s a bit further out so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4216 | 2417 | 1876 | 4152 | 4434 | 9934 | 6473 | 5649 | 7615 | 9075 | 7353 | 6304 | 4765 | 3864 | 2650 | 1626 | 1382 | 1506 | 1567 | 2890 | 4707 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:22AM0.80m | 8:00AM0.85m | 8:54AM0.88m | 9:38AM0.88m | 10:14AM0.84m | 11:54PM0.44m | 10:45AM0.77m | 11:26PM0.50m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.09m | 4:56PM0.06m | 5:23PM0.07m | 5:47PM0.11m | 6:03PM0.18m | 6:09PM0.26m | 3:31AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.33m | 4:29AM0.37m | ||||||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
4216 | 2417 | 1876 | 4152 | 3370 | 9934 | 6473 | 5649 | 7615 | 9075 | 7353 | 6304 | 4765 | 3864 | 2650 | 1626 | 1382 | 1506 | 1111 | 2890 | 4707 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 22 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 28 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | — |
690 | 268 | 74 | 1042 | 4434 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 27 | 104 | 271 | 372 | 372 | 1567 | 1090 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 103 | 195 | 453 | 69 | 61 | 23 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 |
— | — | 542 | 481 | 322 | — | — | 24 | 49 | 80 | 134 | 52 | 44 | — | 19 | 15 | 26 | 13 | — | — | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 201 | 265 | 1686 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 6 | 32 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 120 | 24 | 180 |
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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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