Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles.

Let’s talk about Conto Springs (a reef setup). The water is sitting at a balmy 66°F, which is a touch warmer than the usual for this time of year, so it’s a nice little bonus.

The first proper session is Saturday morning, August 29. The swell is coming in at 8 feet from the SW, with a long 19-second period giving it plenty of push and that classic groundswell energy. The combined energy is 5344, a very strong pulse. The wind is from the ESE at 12 mph, cross-off, so the surface will be clean. This is a big, powerful wave for the reef, and it’s going to be a ripper for intermediate surfers. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might find a few out, but it’s worth it.

Saturday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 10 feet, still SW, with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 5491. Wind stays clean from the east, so the afternoon should be just as good, though the extra size starts to push it towards the big end.

Sunday morning, August 30, the swell is even bigger at 12 feet, still SW, period at 17 seconds, and the combined energy is 6631. The wind is light from the north at 3 mph, nearly nothing, giving a glassy, cross-on feel that’s almost clean. This is a standout morning – the size is big, but with the reef holding it together, it’s going to be a long, open wall for the experienced crew.

The pattern gets messy from Sunday afternoon through to Monday, September 1, with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth a paddle.

Monday afternoon, August 31, is a sneaky one. The wind swings to SW at 22 mph, cross-off, and the swell is 10 feet from the WSW with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 8737, a massive pulse. The surface is clean, so if you can handle the wind, there’s a heavy, powerful wave running.

From Tuesday, September 2 through to Friday, September 5, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with the swell holding around 8 feet to 12 feet, but the quality is poor to marginal. Not the time to get excited.

Saturday morning, September 5, is a mess – 15 feet from the WSW with a short 8-second period, strong onshore wind, and a combined energy of 2551. This is more kite-surfing territory than a clean paddle session.

Saturday afternoon, September 5, is a different story. The swell jumps to 20 feet from the SW, 13-second period, with a combined energy of 11789. The wind is SSW at 19 mph, cross-off, and the surface is clean. This is only for experts – that’s a massive, heavy, bomb-proof reef wave. If you’re not solid, stay on the sand.

Sunday morning, September 6, the swell is still 17 feet, SW, with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 9968. The wind is light from the SW at 9 mph, giving a gentle cross-shore that’s manageable. The sets will be long and powerful, but it’s going to be a beautiful, big day for the right crew.

The period from Monday, September 7 to Tuesday, September 8 sees the swell dropping to 10 feet to 13 feet, with clean conditions on Monday but turning onshore again on Tuesday. Not the focus.

Wednesday morning, September 9 is a standout. The swell is 10 feet from the SW with a 14-second period, combined energy of 3710, and the wind is from the SE at 6 mph, offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, hollow, and well-shaped. The offshore wind is a major plus. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect a few.

Thursday afternoon, September 10, is the absolute highlight. The swell is 15 feet from the WSW, 16-second period, with a combined energy of 9774. The wind is from the SSE at 9 mph, cross-off, and the surf conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is a rare, powerful, clean swell hitting the reef perfectly. If you can handle it, this is the best session on offer.

The final weekend, Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, sees the swell peaking again, with 18 feet from the WSW on Saturday afternoon and a combined energy of 20280, but the wind is onshore and lumpy. Sunday morning, September 13, has clean cross-off winds with 17 feet swell and a 14071 energy reading, which is another big, powerful session for the brave.

Overall, the best standouts are Thursday afternoon, September 10 and Sunday morning, September 6 – both are big, clean, and powerful reef waves for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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