Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, the wait is over. A proper pulse of groundswell is lining up for us here, starting this Tuesday afternoon. Conto Springs is the only game in town, and for good reason. This is where you want to be.

It kicks off on Tuesday the 11th of August with a solid 16ft SW groundswell. The period is a long 16 seconds, so think deep, powerful lines. Yeah, there's a 16 mph cross-breeze making it a bit of a wrestle, but it's still game-on with that massive energy (13,957). The water is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

Wednesday the 12th drops back slightly to 13ft with a 15-second period. It's a bit softer but still has plenty of push. Winds stay light and cross-shore, so the wave faces will be a touch messy, but you'll still find a ramp.

Now, Thursday the 13th is the hidden gem here. The swell holds at 13ft with a period that stretches out to 17 seconds – that’s an ultra-long period groundswell. And here's the kicker: the wind swings offshore from the NW in the morning. Clean, glassy walls. The combined energy is massive (9,577). This is where you reap the rewards. This reef break loves this kind of long-period SW groundswell, and with no crowds reported as "sometimes", you might get some empty sets. It is "very consistent", so you won't be waiting long. This is the standout of the whole run.

Friday the 14th fades a little to 12ft, with light variable breezes. It’s still fun but the real juice is gone. Saturday the 15th drops off significantly to 8ft – the energy is weak (2,368). It’s a proper drop-off.

We hit a few messy days through Sunday and Monday the 16th and 17th with onshore winds, but the swell is still 10ft to 13ft. It's not clean, but there's size.

Here’s the real second highlight. Skip the junk on the 18th and the morning of the 19th. Wait for Wednesday the 19th afternoon. The wind goes light cross-offshore, the swell is 13ft with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping (8,267). It will be glassy and clean. This is the other day to circle on your calendar.

After that, it becomes a waiting game again. The 20th and 21st are poor, then the 22nd of August sees another push of 13ft SW swell, but with a cross-on breeze. It's not the standouts. The final week gets messy with strong winds and heavy rain, not worth a paddle.

To wrap it up: Thursday the 13th is the day for perfection – big offshore conditions and a long period groundswell. Wednesday the 19th afternoon is the backup – clean, cross-off winds with excellent power. Don't sleep on those two.

Rusty.

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