Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 19,444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.
The standout session is without a doubt Friday morning, August 21st, at Conto Springs. We're looking at a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 5267, so there's a lot of power in the water. This is a big, powerful swell, over 8 ft, making it strictly for experts only. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Friday afternoon, August 21st, holds up well too with the same 12 ft SW swell and a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the SSW, keeping things clean. The energy is even higher at 5646.
Saturday, August 22nd, the swell drops a touch to 10 ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the SSW. It's still a cross-off, so the surf will be clean, but it's losing some of that magic. By Sunday, August 23rd, the swell is down to 8 ft and the wind is a steady 12 mph from the south, still cross-off. The energy is still strong at 2718, but it's a step down in quality.
The middle of the week gets messy. Monday, August 24th, the wind swings onshore from the NNW, and by Tuesday, August 25th, it's a full-on fresh onshore breeze from the NW at 19 mph, with the swell pushing 10 ft. That's a write-off for paddle surfing.
Then we hit a massive pulse. Wednesday, August 26th, the swell explodes to 18 ft in the morning and 16 ft in the afternoon, with a very long 18-second period. The energy readings are insane – 18435 and 31718. The wind is favorable, but this is way too big, even for experts. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Thursday, August 27th, sees a drop to 15 ft, but the wind turns offshore from the SSE at 19-22 mph. That's a strong offshore breeze, creating clean, hollow waves, but it's still a 15 ft swell, so expert-only territory. The energy is still huge at 8338.
The swell continues to fade into the second week, but the wind stays strong. By Friday, August 28th, it's 8 ft with a 22 mph cross-off, and the energy is down to 2219. Saturday, August 29th, the swell drops to 5 ft, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the WSW at 19 mph. From Sunday, August 30th, through to the end of the forecast, it's mostly strong onshore winds and lumpy, poor conditions. There's a potential window on Wednesday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 3rd, with a 13-15 ft SW swell and lighter winds, but it's far out and the winds are still cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it's a long shot.
So, the call is simple: if you're an expert, you've got a world-class window on Friday, August 21st, and a solid second option on Thursday, August 27th. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or too small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6206 | 5070 | 4669 | 3483 | 4136 | 3288 | 1787 | 2221 | 2318 | 5373 | 3048 | 2207 | 1327 | 3548 | 3933 | 6029 | 18435 | 16254 | 11532 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:20AM0.74m | 7:29AM0.75m | 8:26AM0.80m | 9:04AM0.84m | 9:35AM0.87m | 10:02AM0.89m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.23m | 5:17PM0.20m | 5:37PM0.19m | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:31PM0.24m | |||||||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | — |
6206 | 5070 | 4669 | 2238 | 4136 | 3288 | 1787 | 2221 | 2318 | 5373 | 3048 | 2207 | 1327 | 3548 | 3933 | 6029 | 18435 | 15464 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 23 | — | — | — |
— | 197 | 977 | 3483 | — | — | 98 | 497 | 2228 | — | — | — | 241 | 767 | — | 1001 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 11 | NW 5 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1474 | 86 | — | — | 16254 | 11532 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 404 | 51 | 51 | 1686 | 0 | 18 | 180 | 24 | 233 | 233 | 33 | 48 | 51 | 32 |
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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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