
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a massive pulse of energy rolling in. The combined swell energy is a whopping 4532 (moderate), but that’s just the start of a wild ride. The real story here is the size and the power. Monday morning is a write-off – a strong 28 mph cross-shore wind from the SW and 15 ft of messy, period-poor swell (10 seconds). That’s not surf for anyone.
But hold on, because Monday afternoon at Conto Springs (reef) starts to show a glimmer. The wind backs off a little to 25 mph, goes cross-offshore, and the swell jumps to 18 ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds and a combined energy of 10298 (moderate). The surf is still marginal, but that’s a serious amount of water moving. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday, the 11th of August, is where we have a true standout. Tuesday morning is the pick of the whole window. We’re looking at a 20 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 35899 (strong to very strong). The wind is a clean 16 mph cross-offshore from the SSW. This is a big, powerful, clean day. The caveat here – this is a reef break, and 20 ft with a 16-second period is pure expert territory. For the experienced crew, it’s going to be an absolute freight train. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break, but for the right surfer, that’s the call.
Tuesday afternoon drops to 16 ft with a cross-shore wind, still big but less clean. The energy remains high at 13957.
From Wednesday the 12th through to the 15th, things settle down but remain surfable. The swell drops to 12 ft-13 ft, with periods around 15-17 seconds. The winds are mostly light cross-onshore, creating a bit of chop. The combined energy is still decent (5091 to 9464). It’s not the glory of Tuesday morning, but it’s consistent. The break is very consistent, so there will be waves.
The 15th and 16th of August are a bit of a write-off – strong onshore northerlies and choppy conditions. Then we get another interesting window on the 17th of August. Monday morning brings a 15 ft WSW swell with an 18-second period, combined energy of 12102, and offshore wind from the NW. This is promising, but the wave comment is “marginal,” so it’s not a guarantee. The crowd factor at Conto Springs is “sometimes,” so you might not have it to yourself.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a mess. Strong winds from the 18th to the 21st, with onshore and cross-onshore winds making it lumpy and poor. The swell is big again (13 ft-20 ft), but the quality is gone.
We then have a blank spell until the 23rd of August. Sunday the 23rd is a hidden gem. Glassy conditions in the morning, with a gentle 8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is 2962 (weak). The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a much smaller, cleaner, friendlier day. Perfect for a confident intermediate or expert. The wind is flat calm, making it glassy. This is a real surprise at the end of the run.
Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th fade out with onshore winds and smaller, choppier waves.
So, the standout is crystal clear: Tuesday, 11th of August, morning. If you’ve got the skills for a 20 ft reef break with a 16-second period, that’s the one. The second pick is Sunday, 23rd of August, morning for a much more manageable, glassy, clean 8 ft session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4343 | 9745 | 18653 | 16945 | 13606 | 8823 | 6720 | 6254 | 6554 | 8931 | 10005 | 8069 | 6288 | 5159 | 3619 | 2415 | 1684 | 1830 | 4082 | 3448 | 2921 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:54AM1.01m | 9:39AM1.04m | 10:19AM1.04m | 10:54AM1.00m | 11:23AM0.92m | 00:41AM0.46m | 11:44AM0.83m | 00:19AM0.53m | 11:53AM0.72m | 00:23AM0.61m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.11m | 6:59PM0.14m | 7:24PM0.20m | 7:40PM0.28m | 7:39PM0.36m | 3:47AM0.43m | 7:17PM0.43m | 4:55AM0.46m | 6:36PM0.46m | ||||||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | 16945 | 13606 | 8823 | 6720 | 6254 | 6554 | 8931 | 10005 | 8069 | 6288 | 5159 | 3619 | 2415 | 1684 | 1830 | 4082 | 3448 | 2342 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 493 | 88 | 382 | 2921 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 6 | N 3 | — | — | NNW 4 |
4343 | 9745 | 18653 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 30 | 6 | — | — | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 906 | 2699 | 111 | 111 | 355 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 143 | 108 | 24 |
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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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