Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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