
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 20,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Conto Springs.
Alright, straight up – this is a heavy stretch, and it’s not for the faint-hearted. For the first few days, we’ve got some serious size on the way, but the wind is a bit of a mongrel. Monday the 3rd is a write-off – choppy, messy, cross-on junk. Best to stay out of the water and just watch the horizon. Tuesday the 4th is bigger, but still cross-on and ugly. The swell is pumping, but it’s not clean.
Now, Wednesday the 5th is where things start to change. We’ve got a solid 16ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind goes light and variable, with only a slight cross-shore ripple in the morning and an offshore breeze in the afternoon. The water is sitting at 68°F which is much warmer than average for this time of year – a real treat. The combined energy is massive (11185), so there’s heaps of power. This is serious, expert-only territory. If you’re good, you’ll be frothing. But it’s big, and it’s a reef, so know your limits.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th get blown out again, with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth your time.
But look at Saturday the 8th. This is a standout. We’ve got a massive 20ft SW swell, with a period of 15 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off from the south-southwest. The combined energy is absolutely thumping (15715 in the morning, 38585 in the afternoon). This is a big, powerful, clean swell. It’s too big for most, but for the experts, this is a dream session. The reef will handle it, and the sets will be long and lined up. This is the pick of the week.
Sunday the 9th gets messy again, but Monday the 10th has another clean cross-off and a 12ft to 13ft SW swell. That’s a good, solid day, but still for the experienced crew.
Then Tuesday the 11th is another beauty. Clean cross-off wind in the afternoon, 16ft SW swell, and the energy is pushing 14523. This is a cracking, expert-level day. The morning has a little cross-shore riffle, but it’s still good.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are both clean, with offshore winds and solid to big swell. The 13th has a very long period 19 second SW groundswell – that’s proper groundswell, and it will be absolute perfection on that reef. Not for beginners, but for the pros, it’s a no-brainer.
Friday the 14th afternoon is a gem – glassy conditions, 15ft SW swell, combined energy of 11696. That’s a rare, perfect window. The reef will be offering up some beautiful, long walls.
The second week stays solid but does get a bit more wind-affected. The 15th and 16th have cross-on breezes, making things choppy. The 17th Monday morning is a write-off with heavy onshore, but the afternoon turns clean again with a cross-off and a 13ft SW swell. Tuesday the 18th is clean again, with a light breeze and 13ft SW swell.
Overall, this is a run of serious, expert-level surf. The standout days are Saturday the 8th and that Friday the 14th afternoon glass-off. The water is warm, the swell is consistent, and when the wind lines up, it’s world-class. Just don’t be a hero if you’re not ready for it. This spot can get ugly if you’re in over your head.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1675 | 1532 | 1782 | 7698 | 6552 | 5471 | 11185 | 11044 | 10148 | 8094 | 6917 | 6984 | 6021 | 7742 | 12322 | 17136 | 18189 | 14475 | 9773 | 8320 | 7495 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:00PM0.76m | 1:10AM0.61m | 11:35AM0.67m | 1:36AM0.68m | 9:26AM0.61m | 2:24AM0.75m | 4:07AM0.80m | 6:48AM0.87m | 8:00AM0.95m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.49m | 5:40AM0.56m | 6:21PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.42m | 5:01PM0.32m | 5:06PM0.23m | 5:27PM0.16m | 5:56PM0.11m | ||||||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1675 | 1532 | 1382 | 7698 | 6552 | 5471 | 11185 | 11044 | 10148 | 8094 | 6917 | 6984 | 6021 | — | — | — | 18189 | 14475 | 9773 | 8320 | 6515 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | SW 19 |
7 | 7 | 1782 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 898 | — | 1322 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
12 | 26 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7742 | 12322 | 17136 | — | — | — | — | 7495 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 24 | 233 | 906 | 350 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 180 | 201 | 180 | 180 | 626 | 1994 | 64 | 64 | 33 | 64 | 350 | 350 |
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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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