Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long-range look at Conto Springs for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a story of two halves. This spot is a very consistent, exposed reef that loves a solid WSW swell, but we’re dealing with some proper muscle from the deep south-west. The energy coming through is hefty, so if you’re not on your game, this wave will remind you who’s boss.

The water temp is sitting pretty much where you’d expect for this time of year, so just your standard boardies or a thin spring suit.

The early part of the week, from Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, is a write-off. The wind is a mess, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, slapping the face of the swell. We’ve got chunky 6.2 ft to 13.1 ft waves, but the quality is poor. The combined energy (1679 to 7908) tells you it’s got grunt, but it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. Don’t even bother.

Things start to get interesting on Friday the 7th, but it’s massive. We’re looking at a 14.8 ft swell rolling in, and the wind is still strong and cross-onshore, making it ugly. The energy is flying up to 16468, which is nuts. This is not a day for a paddle; this is a day for a kite unless you’re a tow-in specialist. The wind is just too strong for clean surfing.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th sees the size stay epic, but it’s still not clean. Saturday the 8th has an 18.0 ft to 19.7 ft swell with that cross-off wind, so the face is better, but the energy is a massive 33857. That’s a serious amount of water moving. It’s still too big for most, and the crowds are possible here. Sunday the 9th backs off a little to 14.8 ft, but the wind swings onshore again, so it’s back to choppy.

Now, if you want the standout of the month, circle Thursday, August 13th. This is the one. The morning is looking clear with a beautiful ESE offshore breeze, and the swell is a solid 16.4 ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. The energy is sitting at 10015, and the conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. That’s the money window. It’s a clean, powerful reef wave, but absolutely for experts only.

The days either side of that are also worth a look. Tuesday the 11th has a massive 23.0 ft swell with a clean offshore wind, but it’s so big it’s predicted to be too big for the break. The energy is 24204. That’s a wild, heavy day. Wednesday the 12th is a bit smaller at 16.4 ft, still offshore, and a good option.

We get a brief window of glassy conditions on Sunday, August 16th. The morning is glassy, with a slight air, and a 9.8 ft swell from the SW. That’s a much more manageable size, and the wind is dead calm. The energy is a mild 3294, so it’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and fun. A good day for a confident intermediate.

Into the final week, Monday the 17th starts glassy again with a 13.1 ft swell from the WSW, but the onshore wind kicks in that afternoon. By Tuesday the 18th, we’re back to a 16.4 ft swell with a light cross-onshore breeze.

So, look, if you’re an expert, the clear standout is Thursday, August 13th for the best mix of size, wind, and power. For the rest of us, the glassy spell on Sunday, August 16th is the one to aim for.

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