
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,977 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the way, but it’s not all clean sailing. The first few days are a write-off, but once the wind plays ball, we’re looking at some serious sessions. The standout window is from Sunday afternoon right through to Tuesday morning next week, with the absolute best on offer being Tuesday morning, 8th September.
Conto Springs is the only game in town, and it’s a classic reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the WSW swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We start with a rough patch. Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th morning are a no-go. Strong NW and SW winds are blowing straight onshore, making a mess of the 13ft to 16ft SW swell. The wave energy is massive (6411 to 8049), but it’s just not surfable.
Friday afternoon, 4th September, is a tricky one. The swell is huge at 15ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy goes through the roof (15517). The wind is light cross-shore, but it’s just too big for this break. We’re talking expert-only territory, and even then, it’s borderline.
Saturday 5th is a complete washout, with strong onshore winds and poor conditions.
Then things start to turn. Sunday morning, 6th September, is a bit of a gamble with a fresh SSE breeze and a 12ft SW swell. The energy is still strong (5796), but it’s rated as only marginal. The real action kicks off Sunday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the SSE, the swell holds at 15ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping (13058). This is a proper session for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and a whole lot of fun.
Monday morning, 7th September, is a gem. Clean offshore winds, a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and moderate energy (6912). It’s exceptional for expert surfers. The crowds are only sometimes a problem here, so you’ll likely get plenty of waves to yourself.
But the absolute standout is Tuesday morning, 8th September. The swell is 13ft from the SW, period is a very long 17 seconds, and the energy is massive (9235). The wind is offshore from the SE, making it clean and powerful. This is the day to clear your schedule. It’s exceptional for experts, and the only thing that could put a dent in it is the occasional crowd.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday 9th is still clean with a decent 12ft SW swell, but the energy drops off. From Thursday 10th through to the end of the forecast, it’s a lot of onshore wind and poor, choppy conditions. There’s a light window around Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th with some clean cross-offshore winds and a 12ft SW swell, which is worth a look for a relaxed session, but it’s not in the same league as the earlier window.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are trash, but Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning is where it’s at. Tuesday 8th September is your best bet for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful waves. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, near gales from the S by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6411 | 5860 | 5141 | 7875 | 10369 | 7164 | 4276 | 4271 | 6687 | 4176 | 12567 | 10614 | 6912 | 5824 | 5603 | 9235 | 10669 | 7050 | 5200 | 4077 | 2721 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18AM0.80m | 2:20AM0.80m | 6:22AM0.80m | 8:00AM0.85m | 8:54AM0.88m | 9:38AM0.88m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.24m | 4:07PM0.15m | 4:29PM0.09m | 4:56PM0.06m | 5:23PM0.07m | 5:47PM0.11m | 6:03PM0.18m | ||||||||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
6411 | 5860 | 478 | 7875 | 10369 | 7164 | 4276 | — | 74 | 4176 | 12567 | 10614 | 6912 | 5824 | 5603 | 9235 | 10669 | 7050 | 5200 | 4077 | 2721 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 21 | SSW 15 | — | S 11 | — | — | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 26 |
— | — | — | 90 | 5024 | — | 556 | — | — | 1065 | 43 | 108 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 84 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 310 | 5141 | — | — | — | — | 4271 | 6687 | 555 | 448 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 233 | 1686 | 2155 | 33 | 180 | 180 | 233 | 404 | 1686 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 64 | 16 |
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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.
Conto Springs is 106 km (66 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










