Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Conto Springs over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the first thing you need to know is that the opening weekend is a total write-off. We’ve got a massive, angry swell over 16 ft crashing in, but it’s being hammered by a strong onshore wind. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there. That Saturday morning, July 18th, is just brutal with 22 mph cross-on wind and a huge, unruly energy reading (14678). It’s a no-go zone. By Saturday afternoon, the energy is even higher (23350), and while the tide might be okay, the swell is simply too big and messy. Forget it.

Sunday, July 19th, is still a write-off. The swell drops to 10 ft but the wind is still cross-on in the morning, making it choppy. The afternoon is a bit better with a gentler cross-shore wind, but it’s still only a marginal call. You’d be wasting your time.

Monday, July 20th, brings no relief. The swell is still 8 ft, but the moderate cross-onshore wind keeps it lumpy and poor. The energy is still moderate (around 1951-1978), but the wind is just ruining it.

Now, here’s a glimmer of hope. Tuesday, July 21st, is our first real standout. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, cleaning it right up. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the SW with a decent 14-second period. This is a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (2670), but the conditions are clean. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is a bit of a mix. The swell is still 10 ft, but the wind is light cross-on, creating small ripples. It’s a marginal call, but not terrible. The energy is moderate (2782-3082) and the period is good. If you’re desperate, you could get waves, but it won’t be epic.

The rest of the week from Thursday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 25th looks average to poor. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is messy. Saturday the 25th is a total loss with a strong breeze and 25 mph winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Now, hold on to your board. Sunday, July 26th, is a major standout. By the afternoon, we’ve got a 10 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the S at 6 mph, and the energy is strong (5728). The conditions are clean and the surf is exceptional for expert surfers. This is the best day of the forecast so far. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so be prepared for a few others who know what’s up.

Monday, July 27th, looks okay but not a standout. Swell is 8 ft with a light cross-on wind. It’s a marginal call.

Then, get ready for this. Wednesday, July 29th, is an absolute bomb. The morning has a 16 ft SW groundswell, a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the SSE at 9 mph. The energy is huge (14054). The conditions are clean. This is a massive, powerful, and clean swell. It’s exceptional for expert surfers only. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” but for a wave this size, it’s likely serious surfers only. That afternoon is also exceptional with a 15 ft swell and moderate offshore wind.

Thursday, July 30th, is still excellent. The swell drops to 10 ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. The energy is strong (4506). Then Friday, July 31st, is another standout. The morning has a 8 ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (6550). That afternoon, the swell is 10 ft with an 18-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the SSW. Absolutely perfect conditions for expert surfers. The energy is strong (6165).

The first weekend of August, Saturday the 1st, is a bust with strong onshore winds. Sunday, August 2nd, has a cleaner 6 ft swell with a light cross-offshore wind, but the energy is weaker (1656). It’s a nice, clean end to the run for experienced surfers, but not a barnburner.

So, to sum it up. The best of the best is the window from Wednesday, July 29th through Friday, July 31st. That massive, clean, long-period groundswell with offshore winds is the real deal. Sunday, July 26th and Tuesday, July 21st are also excellent, but the end of July is the prime time. Everything else is a wash or marginal.

Rusty out.

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