
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 29,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Conto Springs over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, this isn't a typical outlook for the spot – we’ve got a real mixed bag, and a whole lot of it is just too much of a good thing.
Let’s kick off this weekend, Saturday the 8th of August. There’s a massive SW groundswell rolling in, a super long-period 15 to 16 seconds, producing solid 21ft to 23ft faces. The combined energy is through the roof, at (20127) on the morning and hitting (25493) by the arvo. That’s a lot of water moving. Now, that kind of size is well into the "experts only" territory, and with a strong breeze blowing cross-off, it’ll be clean but absolutely heaving. This is the standout of the whole run if you’ve got the skills and the guts for it.
Come Sunday the 9th, it’s still big at 16ft with that 16-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-shore and the energy drops to (13043). It gets a bit messy and marginal. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore with a fresh breeze and the score drops right off.
We then hit a big lull in quality surf. Monday the 10th through to the Saturday the 22nd is a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The swell stays above 8ft for most of it but the winds are nearly all onshore or cross-onshore. From the 10th to the 14th, we're dealing with near gales, fresh breezes, and cross-chop. Even though there’s plenty of energy in the water, the quality just isn’t there for traditional surfing. Honestly, with the strong cross-shore winds and solid swell, a lot of these days look like they’d be more fun on a kite than a paddle board.
The second week, from the 15th of August onward, the swell continues to drop, settling around 8ft to 15ft. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and lumpy. There are a few mornings like the 16th and 17th where the wind gets lighter, with a light breeze on the 16th arvo (12ft, 14s, W swell) and moderate breeze on the 17th morning (15ft, 17s, WSW swell), but the conditions are still just marginal at best.
Bottom line: if you’re an experienced charger looking for a paddle on the 8th, that’s your window, but it’s massive. For everyone else, this is a dry spell. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Stay safe out there,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
13541 | 20127 | 25493 | 23080 | 11897 | 8709 | 5299 | 7066 | 14592 | 27230 | 23368 | 19046 | 12204 | 9127 | 7661 | 6678 | 9772 | 11538 | 8739 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:48AM0.87m | 8:00AM0.95m | 8:54AM1.01m | 9:39AM1.04m | 10:19AM1.04m | 10:54AM1.00m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.16m | 5:56PM0.11m | 6:28PM0.11m | 6:59PM0.14m | 7:24PM0.20m | 7:40PM0.28m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | -1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | 21953 | 11897 | 8709 | 5299 | — | — | — | — | 17727 | 12204 | 9127 | 7661 | 6678 | 9772 | 11538 | 8739 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 241 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | — | — | WNW 6 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13541 | 20127 | 25493 | 23080 | — | — | 273 | 7066 | 14592 | 27230 | 23368 | 19046 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1899 | 1892 | 1994 | 262 | 240 | 361 | 233 | 1136 | 2659 | 2155 | 247 | 2639 | 85 | 248 | 350 | 111 | 33 | 33 | 6 |
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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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