Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Conto Springs, but it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s a bit of a rough patch in the middle, so we need to pick our windows carefully.

The pattern kicks off with a big, powerful SW groundswell that’s already on the way. The combined energy is massive, hitting 7225 on Wednesday morning the 12th, and it just builds from there. The swell is a solid 13 feet from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and for a reef setup like Conto Springs, that’s a beautiful thing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Wednesday morning, the 12th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is pumping at 13 feet from the SW, but we’ve got a cross-onshore wind from the W at 9 mph making it a little choppy. It’s still surfable, especially for intermediates, but it’s not the cleanest. The afternoon doesn’t improve much with the wind swinging more cross-shore.

Thursday, the 13th, is the first real standout. The swell holds at 13 feet from the SW, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s some serious push. The combined energy is a massive 9577 in the morning and 9888 in the afternoon. The wind is light offshore from the WNW in the morning at 6 mph, promising glassy conditions. This is a wave that will be holding up beautifully on the reef. Crowds are possible, but for a setup this good, it’s worth it. This is the best session of the first week.

Friday the 14th is still fun, but the wind starts to get a little messy in the afternoon. Swell drops slightly to 12 feet, still with good period. The morning is the better call with a light cross-onshore.

Then the weekend turns ugly. From Saturday the 15th through Monday the 17th, the wind picks up significantly. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off with strong, choppy cross-onshore winds, gusting up to 16 mph. The swell drops and gets messy. Monday the 17th sees a new pulse of energy, with a 15 feet swell from the WSW and a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is a staggering 13271 in the morning. But the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy. This is a big, powerful, and ugly wave. It’s more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

The middle of the week from Tuesday the 18th to Friday the 21st is a total blank. Strong winds, rain, and messy conditions. The swell is still pushing 18 feet on Wednesday the 19th, but with a 19 mph onshore wind, it’s a complete mess. A good time to stay on the beach.

The second standout arrives on Saturday, the 22nd. A new SW groundswell fills in, 15 feet at 18 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 13428 in the morning. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but the power is undeniable. It’s a big, expert-level wave.

The conditions finally clean up on Sunday, the 23rd, with an 12 feet SW swell and a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. It’s a much more manageable size.

The absolute best of the whole forecast is Wednesday, the 26th. We get a 15 feet SW groundswell with a period of 13-14 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the SE, dropping to 6 mph in the afternoon. The combined energy is 6700 in the morning and 7852 in the afternoon. The forecast calls for exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers. This is a reef dream, with clean, powerful lines. If you can wait, this is the one.

The run finishes on Thursday the 27th with a 13 feet SW swell, but the wind goes light and cross-shore, so it’s still a decent wave.

So, to sum it up: for the best on offer, hit Thursday the 13th for the first standout, and then absolutely mark your calendar for Wednesday, the 26th. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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