Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell on the way, but it’s not all clean sailing. The first few days are a write-off, but once the wind plays ball, we’re looking at some serious sessions. The standout window is from Sunday afternoon right through to Tuesday morning next week, with the absolute best on offer being Tuesday morning, 8th September.

Conto Springs is the only game in town, and it’s a classic reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the WSW swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We start with a rough patch. Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th morning are a no-go. Strong NW and SW winds are blowing straight onshore, making a mess of the 13ft to 16ft SW swell. The wave energy is massive (6411 to 8049), but it’s just not surfable.

Friday afternoon, 4th September, is a tricky one. The swell is huge at 15ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy goes through the roof (15517). The wind is light cross-shore, but it’s just too big for this break. We’re talking expert-only territory, and even then, it’s borderline.

Saturday 5th is a complete washout, with strong onshore winds and poor conditions.

Then things start to turn. Sunday morning, 6th September, is a bit of a gamble with a fresh SSE breeze and a 12ft SW swell. The energy is still strong (5796), but it’s rated as only marginal. The real action kicks off Sunday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the SSE, the swell holds at 15ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping (13058). This is a proper session for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and a whole lot of fun.

Monday morning, 7th September, is a gem. Clean offshore winds, a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and moderate energy (6912). It’s exceptional for expert surfers. The crowds are only sometimes a problem here, so you’ll likely get plenty of waves to yourself.

But the absolute standout is Tuesday morning, 8th September. The swell is 13ft from the SW, period is a very long 17 seconds, and the energy is massive (9235). The wind is offshore from the SE, making it clean and powerful. This is the day to clear your schedule. It’s exceptional for experts, and the only thing that could put a dent in it is the occasional crowd.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday 9th is still clean with a decent 12ft SW swell, but the energy drops off. From Thursday 10th through to the end of the forecast, it’s a lot of onshore wind and poor, choppy conditions. There’s a light window around Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th with some clean cross-offshore winds and a 12ft SW swell, which is worth a look for a relaxed session, but it’s not in the same league as the earlier window.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are trash, but Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning is where it’s at. Tuesday 8th September is your best bet for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful waves. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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