Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 20,501 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (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 for Conto Springs. This is a reef break, exposed to the southwest, and it’s very consistent. The water is sitting at 67° right now, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a nice surprise.
We’ve got a slow start, but the real magic is on the horizon. The first event worth paddling out for is this Friday afternoon, the 21st of August. The swell is up at 12 ft from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, and conditions are clean. The combined energy is a massive 5646, so there’s a lot of power in the water. This is big, powerful groundswell. For experts only, and with that long period, it’s going to be lining up beautifully on this reef, but it’s thick and heavy. Crowds are possible here.
Saturday morning, the 22nd, is still solid with 10 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. It’s still clean and cross-off, but the score is lower. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, but the wind swings more southerly. Sunday the 23rd sees a drop in size, but the afternoon is clean at 8 ft with a 13-second period – a good session for experienced surfers.
We hit a rough patch from Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th. Onshore winds and fresh breezes ruin the quality. The swell is still there, but it’s lumpy and messy. Wednesday the 26th looks absolutely massive, with 18 ft and 16 ft SW swell, but the energy is reading 19592 and 15639 – that’s way too big for this break. It’s a write-off, even for experts.
Things start to clean up again on Thursday the 27th, with 12 ft and 10 ft SW swell and clean conditions, but the wind is moderate. Friday the 28th of August is a real gem. The morning has 7 ft SW swell at 12 seconds, with a near-glassy ESE offshore breeze at 3 mph. The afternoon is clean with a moderate offshore. This is a solid, clean window for experienced surfers.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th goes back to being choppy and onshore, so give it a miss. Then, Monday the 31st of August brings a resurgence. The morning is clean with 10 ft from the WSW at 17 seconds, and the afternoon is exceptional for experts: 10 ft, offshore wind from the SE, and clean conditions. That’s a standout.
Tuesday the 1st of September is glassy in the morning with 8 ft WSW swell. That’s a beautiful call. The afternoon stays clean. Wednesday the 2nd has some cross-shore wind, but the afternoon energy jumps to 7544 with 12 ft swell – worth a look for those who don’t mind a bit of texture.
But if you’re looking for the absolute best of the best, circle the 4th and 5th of September. Friday the 4th is glassy in the morning with 12 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and the afternoon is clean with a moderate offshore. Then Saturday the 5th of September is the big one. The morning has 13 ft SW swell, clean and light breeze, with an energy reading of 7991. The afternoon pumps up to 15 ft from the WSW, still clean, light breeze, and the energy hits 12041. That’s a huge, powerful, clean swell on a reef. It’s a standout for experts only.
This is a long stretch of variable conditions, but the first week of September is where the money is. Keep your eyes on that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3483 | 4136 | 3102 | 1787 | 2221 | 1942 | 4890 | 2722 | 1975 | 1412 | 5225 | 3761 | 7547 | 18737 | 14439 | 10274 | 5648 | 4215 | 2318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:29AM0.75m | 8:26AM0.80m | 9:04AM0.84m | 9:35AM0.87m | 10:02AM0.89m | 10:27AM0.88m | 00:38AM0.44m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.20m | 5:37PM0.19m | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:31PM0.24m | 6:40PM0.27m | 2:46AM0.43m | ||||||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
2238 | 4136 | 3102 | 1787 | 2221 | 1942 | 4890 | 2722 | 1975 | 1412 | 4407 | 3761 | 7547 | 18737 | 14439 | 10274 | 5648 | 4215 | 2318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3483 | — | — | 98 | 497 | 1652 | — | — | — | 719 | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 5225 | — | — | — | — | 8941 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 350 | 0 | 51 | 64 | 0 | 24 | 199 | 24 | 233 | 201 | 180 | 350 | 1686 | 64 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
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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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