Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat about what’s coming. We’ve only got one spot to talk about, and it’s a reef that loves a good south-west pulse.

The water’s at 67° — that’s a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a shorty or a spring suit.

We get going on Thursday July 30th with a bit of a letdown. There’s a 6-foot SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period. But the wind is howling NW at 15 mph, straight onshore, and it’s just a mess. The combined energy is moderate at 2299, but it’s not worth getting wet for. Skip it.

Friday the 31st gets worse. The swell jumps to 11-13 feet, wind cranks up to 22 mph from the NW and W, with thunderstorms. Cross-onshore garbage. Combined energy is over 7000 but it’s all junk.

Now, here’s the good stuff. Saturday morning August 1st is where you want to be. The wind swings to a light SSW at 13 mph, coming cross-offshore, and the ocean cleans right up. Swell is a solid 13 feet from the SW with a 14-second period. Combined energy is a strong 6787. The afternoon is even better: the swell pushes to 15 feet from the SW, period goes to 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to a massive 10594. The wind stays a sweet cross-off from the south at 13 mph. That’s the session to mark — big, clean, powerful reef waves for the crew who can handle it.

Sunday the 2nd drops to 10 feet, but the wind gets dicey. A light NNE breeze on the morning creates a cross-shore chop, and by arvo it’s a light cross-onshore from the NNW. Still surfable, but not the pick.

Monday August 3rd starts with a glass-off: a light 5 mph offshore breeze from the ESE. Swell is 7 feet, long period at 16 seconds, and the water is smooth as silk. Combined energy sits at 1983 — moderate — but that offshore wind makes it a top call for experienced surfers on the reef.

After that, the week gets wild. Tuesday the 4th is blown out with 16-19 mph W winds. Wednesday the 5th brings the swell back to 15 feet with moderate energy and a light cross-shore wind — it’s okay, but not perfect.

Then things go massive. From Friday August 7th through the weekend, the swell goes colossal: 20-foot sets with combined energy readings over 15,000 and hitting 20,204 on Saturday arvo. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but this is only for the absolute experts. Too big for anyone else. Same goes for Wednesday August 12th when the energy spikes to a bonkers 83262 with a 24-foot swell — that’s four-digit power for the brave only.

The second week is more of the same: big, powerful SW groundswells with periods often over 15 seconds. Clean conditions on some mornings, but the sheer size (13 to 24 feet) and strong winds will limit the crowd to pros. The standout in this later window is Wednesday August 12th morning — a 24-foot SW swell with a 20-second period, light rain, and a cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy of 83262 is as strong as it gets. It’s a monster day for those with the skill and the nerve.

Best on offer? Saturday August 1st afternoon — 15-foot SW swell, clean cross-off shore wind, and 16-second period. That’s the sweet spot. If you want something smaller but still clean, Monday August 3rd morning with that 7-foot offshore glass-off is a beauty. After that, it’s all about the heavy stuff.

Rusty, signing off.

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