Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Imperial Version

Alright, let’s talk about Conto Springs. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the big south-west swells, and it’s a spot that knows how to hold a line. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The first couple of days are a write-off. Tuesday the 25th is a total mess with strong north-west winds onshore at 25 mph, and the swell is running 8 ft to 10 ft but it’s just blown out. No point paddling out.

Everything changes on Wednesday the 26th. That morning, the swell jumps to a solid 16 ft from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 14326, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. This is exceptional, but it’s for experts only. That’s a serious groundswell, and it’ll be breaking straight at the beach, so you want to be on the point or reef. The afternoon drops a little but still holds 16 ft, though the wind picks up to a moderate cross-off.

Thursday the 27th is still big, with 13 ft on the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon, but the wind is fresh and cross-off, so it’s clean but not as perfect. The energy is still high, around 6604 in the morning.

Friday the 28th is the standout for the first week. The swell drops to a manageable 8 ft, still from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is 1558, which is moderate, but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is the same story with 7 ft and offshore wind. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

Saturday the 29th is another gem. The morning has 8 ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is high at 6310, and the conditions are exceptional. This is the best of the whole run. The afternoon gets bigger at 12 ft but the wind goes cross-off, so it’s less clean.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st see the wind turn onshore again, with 10 ft to 12 ft but messy conditions. Not worth the effort.

We then hit a gap of a few days of poor quality. Tuesday the 1st of September has clean cross-off wind but the swell is down to 8 ft and the energy is moderate. It’s rideable but not a standout. Wednesday the 2nd is onshore and choppy. Thursday the 3rd is a total loss with strong onshore winds at 25 mph. Friday the 4th has clean cross-off wind but the swell is 12 ft with a strong breeze, so it’s a power session.

The second week is all about size and wind. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are blown out and big. Monday the 7th of September is the best of the late period: 13 ft from the SW with a 18-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph. The energy is 9531, and while it’s marginal for tide, it’s clean and big. That’s for experts only.

After that, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th drop off quickly with smaller swell and onshore winds. The run fades out.

Best on offer: Wednesday the 26th morning for the absolute big-wave freak, but for the best all-round session, I’d call Saturday the 29th morning. That 8 ft with light offshore wind and a 19-second period is a dream.

Rusty

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