Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. We've got a wild ride ahead down at Conto Springs, a real mixed bag of massive swell and howling winds. The next two weeks are gonna be a test of patience, but there are some absolute gems hidden in there if you pick the right window.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a serious pulse of energy. The swell's coming from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this spot. The water is a toasty 68°, a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a proper treat. The combined swell energy is absolutely pumping at a massive 13398 (strong energy) for the Sunday morning session, but the 16 mph WSW cross-wind is going to put a chop on it. It's not a complete write-off, but it's not the cleanest.

Monday morning on the 10th of August is clean with a 25 mph cross-off wind, but the swell is still a hefty 15 ft with a short 10-second period, and the energy is down to 4098 (strong energy). It's a bit of a handful. The real standout of the first week looks to be Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The sun is out, a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW at 16 mph, and a solid 18 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is monstrous at 16945 (very strong energy). The forecast says it might be too big for this break, and honestly, with that size and power, this is for experts only. The long period will make the sets push hard and fast, holding up well on this reef. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The middle of the week calms down a bit. Thursday morning the 13th sees a 13 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, light cross-on wind, and energy at 8495 (strong energy). It's a solid, clean option. Then, Friday afternoon the 14th offers a moment of pure magic: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to zero, a 10 ft SW groundswell, and a 15-second period. It's described as excellent for experienced surfers, and that's a window you do not want to miss.

From Saturday the 15th through to the 21st of August, the wind is a mess. It's mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is still big, making for ugly, choppy conditions. The energy drops off, but the wind ruining it is the main story. It's a gap of nearly a week of average to poor surf.

Hold on, because the second week looks better. The real standout of the entire outlook is Saturday the 22nd of August. Morning has a fresh 19 mph offshore breeze from the SE, clean as a whistle. The swell is a solid 15 ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with a combined energy of 10811 (strong energy). The afternoon session is even better, with a 16 mph moderate offshore breeze and a 9/10 forecast for exceptional conditions for experts. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 23rd of August keeps the clean conditions with a lighter 12 ft SW swell, but the energy is lower.

The week wraps up with a smaller, onshore wind swell on the 24th, so don't expect much.

So, for the best wave of the next two weeks, your pick is Tuesday the 11th, but only if you're an expert with a big-wave board. For the best overall, cleanest, and most manageable big swell, aim for the 22nd of August. That Saturday is a true standout.

Catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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