Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking like a proper run of solid south-west groundswell for Conto Springs, but we’ve got to earn it. There’s a pretty ugly patch of weather and wind to get through before things clean up nicely.

We start off with a bit of a messy situation. The first few days are a write-off for good quality surf. Thursday the 30th has some 5.9ft SW swell rolling in, but with a cross-on wind and a fair bit of chop, it’s not going to be much fun. Then Friday the 31st turns nasty – we’re looking at a big, raw 11.5ft to 14.8ft SW swell, but it’s getting thrashed by onshore winds and rain, making for poor, lumpy conditions. The wave energy is massive, around 9690, but you don’t want to be out there. That combo of size and wind is a no-go.

Saturday the 1st of August is where the turnaround begins. The morning is still a bit so-so with 11.5ft SW swell and a cross-off wind, keeping things clean but with marginal conditions. The real magic happens Saturday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the SSE, a gentle 9 mph, and it goes glassy clean on that 14.8ft SW swell. The period is a solid 15 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 8947. That’s expert territory – the size demands respect – but for those who can handle it, it’s exceptional.

After that, we get a bit of a lull Sunday and Monday, with swell dropping back to 6.9ft to 9.8ft and lighter winds. It’s not the standout of the week, but it’s clean and rideable for experienced surfers. Hold onto your hats for Tuesday the 4th, though. We see that SW groundswell kick back up to 13.1ft with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, leaving a bit of chop on the face. The energy is strong at 8220, but the quality isn’t quite there for perfection.

The second week is a mixed bag of strong swells and tricky winds, but Wednesday the 12th of August is the absolute jewel of the whole outlook. Morning brings a solid 11.5ft SW swell, an epic 18-second period, and clean, offshore winds from the south. The combined energy is huge at 8782. This is exceptional, world-class potential. The afternoon keeps it clean with 11.5ft from the WSW and light offshore breezes. This is the day to circle on the calendar. The water temperature is sitting at a much warmer than normal 66.9°, which is more than 3.6 degrees above average for this time of year – a nice bonus.

Later in the second week, we get another interesting moment on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon sees a 6.9ft SW swell but with a freakishly long 21-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and while it can make things a bit straight at the beach, Conto is a reef set-up, so it should handle it beautifully. It’s clean and exceptional for experts, with solid energy (6401).

Overall, the first few days are a mess, but once the wind co-operates, the swell is consistent and powerful. The real standout is Wednesday the 12th of August.

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