
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about Conto Springs.
We’ve got a serious run of swell heading our way, but the wind is going to fight us for most of it. The opening window is the standout, but after that, you’ll need to pick your moments carefully. This is a very exposed reef break, so when the conditions align, it can be world-class. The water temp is around average for the time of year.
Wednesday the 22nd is where it’s at. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with heaps of energy. The wind is light ESE at 6 mph, holding it clean. This is exceptional surf for experienced and expert surfers. The morning looks best with the light cross-off breeze, but the afternoon stays excellent too, with a gentle offshore and the swell still pumping. This is the session to aim for, though the crowd might be around.
Thursday the 23rd is still solid, with a 8 ft to 8 ft SW swell and a long 14 second period. The morning wind swings NE at 6 mph, creating a bit of a cross-shore bump, but the afternoon cleans right up with a light SSW cross-off at just 3 mph. The energy drops a bit, but it’s quality and less intense than Wednesday.
Then we hit a rough patch. Friday the 24th through to Saturday the 2nd of August is largely blown out by onshore and strong winds. There are a few small windows – Sunday afternoon the 26th has a 13 ft SW swell with a fresh cross-off breeze, but it’s marginal. Monday the 27th sees offshore winds (SSE 12 mph) with a 10 ft SW groundswell, offering excellent but challenging conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a good backup.
From the end of July into August, there are a couple of days with huge swell – 16 ft, 23 ft – but the wind is howling. Sunday the 2nd of August has a massive 23 ft WSW swell at an 18-second period, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s messy and, frankly, too big for all but the most extreme experts. The setup starts to look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on these days.
The tail end, around the 5th and 6th of August, is still big but the wind stays ugly. Thursday the 6th has 16 ft WSW swell but with a moderate cross-onshore chop.
So, your move: Wednesday the 22nd is the clear winner. Get on that morning session. Thursday afternoon is a solid second choice. The rest of the run is a watch-and-wait game for a brief window of cleaner conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2390 | 5788 | 4982 | 3720 | 2667 | 1914 | 1242 | 736 | 645 | 666 | 803 | 689 | 1475 | 7374 | 6057 | 3876 | 3419 | 4522 | 3810 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32AM0.74m | 7:25AM0.80m | 7:57AM0.86m | 8:33AM0.90m | 9:08AM0.95m | 9:41AM0.98m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM0.40m | 5:43PM0.34m | 5:56PM0.30m | 6:15PM0.27m | 6:37PM0.26m | 7:02PM0.26m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
2390 | 5788 | 4982 | 3720 | 2667 | 1914 | 1242 | 736 | 645 | 666 | 803 | 689 | 674 | 6871 | 6057 | 3876 | 3419 | 4522 | 3810 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | WSW 24 |
10 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 | 102 | 138 | 191 | 183 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 92 | 1475 | 7374 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 120 | 201 | 572 | 719 | 1792 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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