Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’re looking at a run that’s about to kick off at Conto Springs. It’s a reef setup, exposed to the swell, and pretty consistent. The water temp isn’t flagged as anything wild, so pretty standard for this time of year.

The first decent session shapes up for Sunday, August 30th. We’ve got a big 12ft SW swell rolling in with a long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell. It’s gonna be powerful, with a combined energy of 6631 (moderate to strong). Wind’s light from the north though, so a little cross-on, which’ll put a few bumps on the face. Still, for intermediate crew, there’s some fun to be had, but that size and period means it’s better suited to those with a bit of experience.

Monday the 31st looks messy early, but check out the afternoon: a 10ft WSW swell, still a decent 16-second period, and the wind swings to the SSW at 19 mph, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 8851 (moderate to strong). That’s a solid window, but the conditions are still labelled marginal, so don’t expect perfection.

Now, the absolute standout. Friday, September 4th morning. We’re talking a massive 20ft SW groundswell, 16-second period. Combined energy is through the roof at 19059 (very strong). Wind is a clean 19 mph cross-off from the SSW. That’s a heavy session, experts only. It’s too big for the average punter, but if you’ve got the skill, that’s a day to remember.

The following weekend is still pumping. Sunday, September 6th is a gem: 15ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the SE at 9 mph in the morning, then SSE at 12 mph in the arvo. Both sessions are glassy clean. Combined energy is 8640 and 9156 (moderate to strong). That’s exceptional for experienced surfers, and even though the swell is big, the offshore wind will groom it beautifully. Expect a crew out there though – it’s a popular spot.

Later in the run, we see another spike around Sunday, September 13th morning: 16ft WSW swell, 14-second period, combined energy of 10603 (very strong). Wind is cross-on though, which chops it up. The afternoon gets worse with an 18ft swell and onshore wind. That’s a miss, and the next Monday the 14th is a write-off with a howling onshore gale.

So, to keep it simple: your best bets are Friday, September 4th morning for the massive, clean, expert-only glass, and Sunday, September 6th for two solid sessions of clean, powerful waves. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average surfer. Keep an eye on that second week – the swell sticks around but the wind doesn’t play nice.

Rusty.

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