
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The start of this forecast period is a bit of a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until well into the first week. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell building, but it takes a few days for the wind to play ball.
The first few days are a no-go. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th, the wind is howling onshore and the sea is a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is already big and building, with a long period, but it’s just getting torn apart by the wind. You’re looking at a massive 3802 (moderate energy) rising to over 5800 (strong energy) by Sunday, but it’s all for nothing with that cross-onshore junk. Save your energy.
Monday the 14th is where it starts to get interesting. Finally, the wind swings around to the southeast and goes light offshore. The swell is still a solid 12 ft, mainly from the southwest, with a nice long 14-second period. That’s a powerful groundswell (moderate to strong energy around 5592). This is expert territory – the size is well over 8 ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The sets will be clean and bowling, but you’ll want to be on your game. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The standout window is Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th. On Monday, the morning is clean with a light cross-offshore ESE breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy with a clean offshore. The energy is still pumping. Tuesday the 15th morning is the pick of the near-term: a light offshore breeze, 10 ft swell from the southwest with a 15-second period, and clean conditions. The combined energy is still strong at 4079. This is the best quality surf of the first week, but it’s big and powerful.
After that, the wind gets messy again from Wednesday the 16th through the weekend, with onshore winds and a dropping swell, making for poor to marginal conditions. The energy drops back to moderate.
Then, looking further ahead, the second week has some real potential. Sunday the 21st of September sees a massive 16 ft southwest groundswell roll in, with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to a massive 9547 (very strong). The wind is light and cross in the morning, but the real show is in the afternoon when it goes fresh offshore. That is a huge, dangerous swell – only for the absolute best out there. The energy is off the charts. It’s a promising long-range call, but it’s a long way out.
The following days, Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, continue with clean offshore winds and a slowly dropping swell, still in the 10 ft and 6 ft range, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers as we get further into the week. Crowds are possible at Conto Springs, so keep an eye out.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WSW 18 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1860 | 2233 | 4632 | 6165 | 2750 | 4489 | 3446 | 2801 | 5821 | 5212 | 5570 | 5265 | 4542 | 4079 | 3594 | 2322 | 2484 | 1888 | 1378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:54PM0.44m | 10:45AM0.77m | 11:26PM0.50m | 11:11AM0.68m | 11:18PM0.58m | 11:27AM0.58m | 11:22PM0.65m | 11:27AM0.49m | 11:35PM0.71m | 10:55AM0.42m | 11:51PM0.75m | 00:10AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.33m | 4:29AM0.37m | 5:37PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.36m | 5:04PM0.40m | 6:11AM0.36m | 4:25PM0.38m | 7:08AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.33m | 3:38PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1860 | 2233 | 4632 | 4025 | 2750 | 4489 | 2907 | 1909 | 5821 | 5212 | 5570 | 5265 | 4542 | 4079 | 3594 | 2322 | 2484 | 1888 | 1378 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | — | SE 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SE 7 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 |
533 | 1519 | 28 | 15 | — | 5 | 178 | 1388 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | 936 | 14 | — | 18 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 |
— | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 17 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
29 | 50 | 64 | 6165 | 1073 | — | 3446 | 2801 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 26 | — | — | 14 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 120 | 24 | 201 | 1136 | 350 | 180 | 350 | 2421 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 13 | 24 | 24 |
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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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