Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 15,811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Conto Springs over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, so don’t rush down there just yet. The first real chance of half-decent waves doesn’t show up until Friday the 28th of August. The start of the period is a write-off, with howling onshore winds and lumpy, dangerous conditions. The water is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a nice little bonus when you finally get in.
The standout of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 26th of August. I know, I know, the forecast says it’s too big for this break, and it’s true. We’re talking a solid 16 ft of SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined wave energy is massive (15159) – that’s a serious amount of juice. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping the surface clean, but this is strictly for the experts only. The reef is going to be a washing machine. If you’re not on your game, stay on the sand.
The next real highlight is Friday afternoon the 28th of August. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 6 ft from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind goes clean offshore from the SSE at 12 mph. That’s the window for the intermediate crew. The wave energy is moderate (1143), but the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. It’ll be clean, lined up, and a whole lot more inviting than the earlier chaos. Just keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so get your peak early.
Saturday the 29th also has some potential, with a building 12 ft SW swell in the afternoon and a 18-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore, so it won’t be as pristine as Friday. The energy is strong (7126), but the tide might mess with the shape a bit.
Beyond that, the second week looks pretty grim. From Sunday the 30th of August all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s a mess of onshore and cross-onshore winds with choppy, lumpy surf. Swell sizes stay between 7 ft and 13 ft, but the wind is just wrong for Conto Springs. The reef will be a blown-out mess.
There is a tiny glimmer right at the very end on Tuesday the 8th of September. A clean 5 ft swell from the WSW with a nice cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. That’s 16 days out, so treat it as a promising whisper rather than a solid call, but it’s something to keep in the back of your mind.
So, bottom line: if you’re a hardcore charger, Wednesday the 26th is your day, but it’s dangerous. For the rest of us, Friday the 28th afternoon is the clear winner. Don’t bother with the rest of the run until that last little blip on the 8th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2762 | 2241 | 1886 | 3697 | 3930 | 6144 | 15488 | 14953 | 9775 | 6425 | 4542 | 2614 | 1476 | 997 | 585 | 2612 | 6037 | 10338 | 6473 | 4574 | 3254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:04AM0.84m | 9:35AM0.87m | 10:02AM0.89m | 10:27AM0.88m | 00:38AM0.44m | 10:49AM0.85m | 00:02AM0.46m | 11:11AM0.80m | 11:47PM0.51m | 11:29AM0.72m | 11:45PM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:31PM0.24m | 6:40PM0.27m | 2:46AM0.43m | 6:41PM0.32m | 3:44AM0.41m | 6:33PM0.37m | 4:34AM0.40m | 6:12PM0.41m | |||||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2762 | 2241 | 1474 | 3697 | 3930 | 6144 | 15488 | 14953 | 9775 | 6425 | 4542 | 2614 | 1476 | 997 | 585 | 2612 | 6037 | 10338 | 6473 | 4574 | 3254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 15 | — | S 13 | SW 22 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 614 | — | 3 | 471 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 38 | 60 | 383 | 1081 | 928 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 471 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 86 | 372 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WSW 12 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 |
— | 20 | 1886 | 374 | 352 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 201 | 233 | 180 | 51 | 626 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 24 | 9 |
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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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