Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 20,459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Alright, so we’ve got a classic setup on our hands. The big picture shows the swell is running, but it’s a bit of a tricky beast here at Conto Springs. The main event is a solid groundswell pushing in from the SW, but the timing and the size are going to sort the men from the boys. We’ve got a run of solid surf, but the conditions are going to be a real mixed bag.
Let’s start with the first real action. Things kick off on Sunday the 23rd. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SW at 13 seconds with a cross-off wind. The energy is pumping, with a combined swell energy reading of (2591). It’s a bit of a raw start, and the forecast flags it as marginal.
Then we hit a bit of a lull in the quality. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore, and the swell jumps up, but it’s just too messy. You’re looking at strong winds and poor conditions. The energy on Tuesday is massive (4080), but it’s all for nothing.
Now, Wednesday the 26th is where it gets serious, but not for the faint of heart. We’ve got a massive 18ft swell from the WSW with a 19-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is off the charts (20459). The wind is light and cross-off. This is a hardcore, expert-only situation. The swell is simply too big for the average surfer, and those long-period waves will be breaking straight on the beach. The same goes for the afternoon, with a 16ft SW swell at 18 seconds (16507). It’s clean, but it’s a beast.
The window starts to open up a bit come Thursday the 27th. The swell drops to 13ft from the SW at 15 seconds, and we get a fresh offshore wind from the SSE (6356). It’s clean, but it’s still a big, powerful swell. This is still more for the experienced crew.
For the best of the week, I’m looking at Sunday the 30th of August. The morning session is the standout. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW at 16 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. The energy is strong (5210). This is a true gem. The break will be clean, powerful, and with those long-period lines, the points and reefs will be the go. The crowds are a possibility here, but with conditions this good, it’ll be worth the company.
The following week starts to get a bit more speculative. Monday the 1st of September has a 8ft WSW swell with a light breeze, looking clean. The energy is down to (3040). It’s a solid option, but not the standout.
Then we get another spike in size. Friday the 5th of September has a 16ft swell from the W, but it’s a short-period 10-second windswell, and the wind is cross-on. It’s messy.
The real monster returns on Sunday the 7th of September. We’re looking at a 26ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period. The energy is truly massive (36759). The wind is light cross-off. This is another one for the pros only. It’s just too big.
So, if you’re looking for the one to circle, it’s that Sunday the 30th of August. The glassy conditions and that solid SW groundswell at 10ft are the best combo you’re going to get in this window. The Wednesday the 26th and that Sunday the 7th of September are for the hardcore chargers only.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1787 | 2094 | 1819 | 4890 | 2762 | 2103 | 1596 | 3240 | 3893 | 6199 | 20459 | 16507 | 10667 | 6356 | 4684 | 2600 | 1427 | 884 | 640 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:26AM0.80m | 9:04AM0.84m | 9:35AM0.87m | 10:02AM0.89m | 10:27AM0.88m | 00:38AM0.44m | 10:49AM0.85m | 00:02AM0.46m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.19m | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:31PM0.24m | 6:40PM0.27m | 2:46AM0.43m | 6:41PM0.32m | 3:44AM0.41m | |||||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1787 | 2094 | 1819 | 4890 | 2762 | 2103 | 1596 | 3240 | 3893 | 6199 | 20459 | 16507 | 10667 | 6356 | 4684 | 2600 | 1427 | 884 | 640 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 24 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
98 | 497 | 1652 | — | — | — | 385 | — | 22 | 1358 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 97 | 255 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 122 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | SSE 5 | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 169 | 165 | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 58 | — | 37 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 51 | 14 | 24 | 233 | 24 | 233 | 180 | 33 | 64 | 51 | 111 | 1899 | 1686 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 6 |
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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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