
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 33,177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming our way for Conto Springs. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, with a monster of a pulse working its way in, but it’s going to be a bumpy road to get there and the window is definitely for the experienced crew.
The water is a balmy 67°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a special treat, so don’t forget the boardies and a spring suit.
We’ve got a massive, long-period SW groundswell filling in. The combined energy looks staggering (11044), pointing to a serious push of water. The first call on Wednesday, August 5th, is deceptive. There’s a big 16ft SW swell showing, but the morning is hampered by rain showers and a cross-shore wind. The afternoon turns to a clean onshore, but it’s a messy beginning. This is a reef break, so that long period (16 seconds) will be drawing up nicely, but the conditions aren't giving us a clean ride just yet.
Thursday and Friday (August 6th and 7th) are a right-off, with strong onshore winds making it look like a washing machine. The swell holds, but the quality is poor. Skip those days entirely.
Then things get interesting. Saturday, August 8th, the swell absolutely hammers the coast. A 23ft to 25ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 21265 to 32577. That’s a lot of power. The wind is looking clean on the morning, but the wave comment says it all: too big. This is expert territory only. If you’re not a seasoned big-wave charger, stay on the sand. The same goes for the following days, right through to Tuesday, August 11th. Swell sizes hold around 20ft to 21ft with that deep, powerful SW pulse. The wind looks favorable, but it is still a very heavy, committing swell.
The real standout for the whole period is Wednesday, August 12th. The swell drops to a more manageable 15ft from the SW (16 seconds), but the real magic is the wind. The morning is glassy. Glassy! That’s a rare and perfect window at this spot. The combined energy is still robust (8675), giving you power and shape, but the glassy conditions will make it world-class for the experts who can handle it. The afternoon gets a little cross-shore, but the morning is the golden ticket.
The following week settles down. Thursday, August 13th, is a solid 16ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and light winds, but the cross-onshore element keeps it from being a standout. The swell drops to 12ft by Friday, August 14th, with lighter winds, but the conditions are marginal. The end of the run from August 18th to 20th sees a return to onshore winds and general poor surf, so don’t get your hopes up for that final stretch.
For the best session, you need to be a very experienced surfer. The standout is undeniably Wednesday, August 12th. The glassy morning with that solid 15ft SW groundswell is a rare and special forecast. Don’t be late.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11044 | 11044 | 10261 | 8467 | 8573 | 8880 | 6872 | 6483 | 13163 | 21265 | 32577 | 29822 | 15333 | 9594 | 5763 | 18445 | 22431 | 20011 | 22273 | 17746 | 11093 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26AM0.61m | 2:24AM0.75m | 4:07AM0.80m | 6:48AM0.87m | 8:00AM0.95m | 8:54AM1.01m | 9:39AM1.04m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.42m | 5:01PM0.32m | 5:06PM0.23m | 5:27PM0.16m | 5:56PM0.11m | 6:28PM0.11m | 6:59PM0.14m | ||||||||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
11044 | 11044 | 10261 | 8467 | — | 8880 | 6872 | 6483 | — | — | — | 29822 | 15333 | 9594 | — | — | — | — | 22273 | 17746 | 11093 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 763 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | — | — | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8573 | — | — | — | 13163 | 21265 | 32577 | 26239 | — | — | 5763 | 18445 | 22431 | 20011 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 108 | 201 | 233 | 33 | 234 | 350 | 1686 | 1994 | 2618 | 719 | 111 | 597 | 576 | 719 | 2008 | 51 | 64 | 33 | 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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