Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Conto Springs.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the cards, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are a write-off because of strong onshore winds, but once we get past that, there are some absolute gems lined up. The water is sitting at 67°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The real action kicks off on Friday morning, 21 August. We’re looking at a clean 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a serious amount of energy and the ocean will be smooth as. This is for the confident intermediate crew – at 12ft, it’s a bit much for beginners, but with the period that long, the sets will have some real grunt. It’s a reef break and it’s very consistent, so the lineup will be worth the paddle.

Saturday morning, 22 August keeps the good times rolling with a 10ft SW swell (16-second period) and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is still pumping and the conditions will be clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Sunday morning, 23 August is a bit of a mixed bag with a moderate cross-off, but the swell is still a solid 10ft SW. The afternoon session on Sunday is actually better – 8ft SW with a clean cross-off. That’s a nice call for the later session.

Now, we hit a rough patch from Monday 24 August through to Tuesday 25 August – strong onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is still there, but the quality is poor. Skip it.

Wednesday 26 August is a standout. The morning has a 16ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, which is massive. That is a beast of a day, but only for experts. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppy. The afternoon session improves with a clean cross-off breeze and a 15ft SW swell. That’s a quality window for the experienced crew.

Thursday 27 August is another cracker. The morning offers 12ft SW with glassy conditions – absolute perfection. This is exceptional for experts. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 10ft SW but still clean.

From Friday 28 August through Saturday 29 August, the wind turns onshore again, making the surf messy. The swell drops off, so don’t bother.

Sunday 30 August brings a return to form. Morning and afternoon both have 8ft SW groundswell with a clean cross-off breeze. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the crowds might be lighter on a Sunday.

Monday 31 August is a letdown – onshore winds kill the quality.

Tuesday 1 September is a serious highlight. Morning has a 12ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, a clean cross-off breeze, and exceptional conditions. This is a top-tier session for intermediate to expert surfers. The afternoon is messier but still clean.

Wednesday 2 September finishes strong. Morning brings a 10ft SW groundswell with a clean offshore wind. That’s rare and beautiful. The afternoon is a bit windier but still clean.

All in all, the best on offer is Friday morning, 21 August for the glassy conditions, and Tuesday morning, 1 September for the sheer power and clean offshore wind. Don’t sleep on the 26th if you’re a charger.

Rusty.

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