Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for Conto Springs. This is a solid run of swell, but you've got to pick your moments with the wind.

We’ve got a big, powerful SW groundswell rolling in. Periods are hanging around 13 to 17 seconds, so it’s proper long-period energy. That makes it punchy and best for the reef setup here at Conto Springs (reef). The combined swell energy is strong to very strong, hitting levels like 8460 and even peaking at 12774 later. This isn't the day to be on a foamie. When the swell is over 8 ft, it's expert territory, and we've got plenty of days over 10 ft and 13 ft. Beginners should sit this one out.

First up, this Friday the 4th. It’s a bit of a write-off in the morning with 16 ft SW swell and a strong 16 mph cross-shore wind making for messy conditions. The afternoon cleans up a tiny bit as the wind drops, but it's still a cross-shore chop. Not the best.

Saturday the 5th is a total dud. A strong NW wind swings onshore, and we’ve got rain and thunderstorms in the mix. Don't even bother looking.

Sunday the 6th, things start to turn. By the afternoon, we get a clean offshore breeze from the SSE at 19 mph. The swell is a solid 15 ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The energy is massive at 12225. This is for experts only—the paddle out will be a mission, but the sets will be heavy and lined up.

The first real standout is Monday morning, September 7th. Glassy conditions with a light 6 mph SSE offshore wind. The swell stays solid at 12 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. Energy is still high at 6998. This is about as good as it gets for a powerful, clean reef break. You'll have to work for it, but it'll be worth it.

Tuesday the 8th is another belter. Morning offshore winds from the SE at 12 mph, with 13 ft SW swell and a 17-second period. Energy is nearly 10000. It’s clean, powerful, and all for the experts.

Wednesday the 9th through to Saturday the 12th is a sloppy mess. The wind goes onshore or cross-onshore and gets strong, with rain and even a near gale on the 12th. The swell is still big, but the quality is poor. The 12th sees 25-31 mph winds—that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.

We get a brief window again on Monday the 14th with clean offshores in the afternoon, and Tuesday the 15th morning looks clean with a light breeze and 13 ft SW swell.

The absolute standout of the entire outlook is Wednesday, September 16th. I’m talking 16 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 12774, and glassy to light offshore winds all day. The morning is dead calm and clean. The afternoon has a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze. This is the big one. Flat-out, chunky, perfect reef waves. Set your alarm.

After that, the wind goes onshore again, and the swell drops. The 19th of September looks interesting though—glassy conditions with a 15 ft, 17-second period SW swell and energy of 10733. That one is deep in the forecast, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is massive.

Remember, long-period swell like this can get a bit straight at beach breaks. Here at Conto Springs reef, that power translates to proper, dredging barrels. Be smart, be safe, and if you’re not an expert, watch from the cliff.

Rusty.

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