Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Conto Springs. This is a reef break, super consistent, exposed to the swell, and it fires best with a swell from the WSW. It’s an intermediate-level wave, but when it lights up, it’s a proper show.

The forecast kicks off with a big pulse of swell, but the early part of this week is a write-off. Thursday, September 3rd, has a solid 13ft groundswell rolling in from the SW with a 15-second period, but a strong onshore wind has it blown to bits. The combined swell energy is pumping at 6178 (moderate), but the quality is poor. Friday the 4th cleans up a touch, but it’s still tricky with cross-shore winds. You’ll see a 15ft to 16ft SW swell with 13-16 second periods, and the energy jumps right up (10519 in the afternoon), but the wind is messing with it. It’s a marginal call, not a green light.

Saturday the 5th is another no-go. A 12ft swell and rain make it ugly in the morning, and the afternoon brings a near-gale cross-off wind with a short 9-second period—clean but way too strong to enjoy. Sunday the 6th is where things get interesting. The morning has a 15ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with a fresh cross-off breeze from the SSE, clean but still a bit raw. Then Sunday afternoon—that’s the first real standout. The swell holds at 15ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 17 seconds, and the wind goes proper offshore from the SSE. The combined energy hits a massive 12786 (strong). The forecast calls it marginal, but for expert surfers, this is exceptional. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got serious grunt. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday the 7th keeps the good times rolling. A 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, light offshore breezes from the SSE, and glassy conditions in the morning. This is exceptional for experts, with energy still strong at 7049. Tuesday the 8th is similar – 13ft in the morning, 12ft in the afternoon, both with 16-second periods, moderate offshore winds, and clean faces. It’s exceptional again for the pros.

After that, things taper off. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop to 10ft–12ft, and the wind turns cross-shore, making it a marginal day. By Thursday the 10th, the wind is back onshore and the swell is fading, so it’s a write-off through the weekend and into next week. The 11th and 12th are blown out by near-gale winds, with swell around 8ft–8ft. Nothing doing.

Now, for the second week, there’s a promising window. Saturday the 12th of September shows a strong 15ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with gentle cross-shore wind, giving it an energy of 9397. It’s marginal but clean. Sunday the 13th is the real pick of the second week. The morning is a bit cross-on, but the afternoon turns clean with a cross-off breeze from the S, a 15ft SW swell, 15-second period, and an energy of 10084. The forecast calls it exceptional for experts. Monday the 14th is a surprise highlight – glassy conditions in the morning with a light SW wind, and an 12ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with gentle energy. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the swell is under 5ft, so it’s more user-friendly.

After that, it’s back to average. Tuesday the 15th and beyond see onshore winds and messy conditions with 8ft–10ft swell. Thursday the 17th has an 12ft–13ft WSW swell but with cross-on wind, making it marginal. The last day, Friday the 18th, is a washout with strong onshore winds.

Standouts: Sunday afternoon the 6th and Sunday afternoon the 13th are the best on offer. Both have big, long-period groundswell, clean conditions, and serious energy. For experts only, and crowds are possible. Get after it.

Rusty.

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