Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Conto Springs. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, and it picks up a nice WSW to SW groundswell. The water temp is runnin’ about 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a little less rubber might be on the cards.

The week starts off a bit average. Monday afternoon the 20th is a no-go with light rain, a cross-on breeze at 15 mph, and messy 8 ft swell. The combined energy is strong at 2096, but it’s all chop. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 21st gets a little better. Morning has a cross-off wind from the south at 9 mph, with 8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds – that’s a nice long-period groundswell. The energy is pumpin’ at 2633, and it’s clean. The afternoon holds similar, 8 ft, with a score that says it’s good for experienced surfers. This is a solid window for the crew that can handle it.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd is the real standout. Morning brings a 12 ft SW swell at a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and the energy is massive at 5863. Wind is light from the east at 6 mph, cross-off, making it clean. This is an exceptional call for expert surfers. The afternoon is also firing with a 12 ft swell, 15-second period, 4957 energy, and a clean offshore wind from the southeast at 12 mph. This is the best on offer – a true highlight for the confident surfer. Remember, that long period will make it bend nicely at this reef, but it’ll be a bit more straight at the beach if you wander off.

Thursday the 23rd is still decent. Morning has 8 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, but a cross breeze from the NE at 9 mph makes it a bit lumpy. The afternoon though, goes glassy with a 3 mph NW wind and 7 ft swell – that’s a beautiful, clean session for the experienced.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th drop off. Swell backs down to 5-5 ft, with short 12-13 second periods and cross-on breezes. The energy drops to the 700-1000 range – weak to moderate. The surf is marginal and choppy. Not worth the drive.

Sunday the 26th turns ugly. Swell jumps to 13 ft, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-on wind at 25 mph, making it a messy, blown-out mess. Poor surf conditions. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are still lumpy with 10 ft swell and cross winds, but the energy is still high (3853-4319). It’s marginal at best.

Wednesday the 29th has 8 ft swell at a very long 17 seconds, but the wind is cross from the NNE at 12-19 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. Not clean.

Then from Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 2nd of August, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds, gale force at times, rain, and poor conditions. The swell is there but it’s completely blown out.

Sunday the 3rd and Monday the 4th of August are still messy with onshore winds and big swell (10 ft to 18 ft), but the energy is extreme (over 5000). The break is too big for most by then.

So, the best windows are Wednesday the 22nd for the true experts, and Tuesday the 21st and Thursday the 23rd afternoon for the experienced. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week – it’s a long run of poor conditions.

Rusty.

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