Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the outlook for Conto Springs – a solid reef break that’s exposed to the WSW swell.
Water temp is about 66°F, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so a thinner suit should do. This spot is very consistent, and there are some absolute ripper sessions ahead for experienced surfers.
We start Friday morning (28 August) with clean 7ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, and a light offshore SE breeze. The combined energy is at 1465 – moderate to strong – and it’s excellent for those who know the reef. Friday afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean, though the wind freshens to 30 km/h offshore, making it trickier.
Saturday 29 August is the standout. Morning brings 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period – super long-period groundswell – and clean conditions under a cross-off ESE breeze. Energy is huge at 5344. That kind of period really suits a reef, so expect nice lines. Saturday afternoon gets even better: 10ft SW at 17 seconds, clean offshore SE wind at 20 km/h, energy at 5283. This is exceptional for experts. If you can handle it, don’t miss it.
Sunday 30 August is still big – 12ft SW in the morning, 17-second period, energy 6631 – but a light north cross-on adds some texture. By afternoon it turns onshore from the NW, quality drops.
Monday 31 August starts messy, but the afternoon cleans up with a strong south cross-off breeze and 8ft SW at 16 seconds. Tuesday (1 September) holds at 10ft with light cross and cross-on winds – rideable but not glassy.
Thursday 3 September morning is another gem: 12ft SW, 14-second period, light SE offshore, clean, energy 4022. Excellent for experts. The afternoon stays clean with a glassy cross breeze.
Saturday 5 September morning has 10ft SW under a cross-off southerly – clean but moderate energy. Sunday 6 September is a highlight: morning 7ft SSW at 12 seconds, clean cross-off, and the afternoon jumps to 8ft SSW at 15 seconds, also clean – both excellent. Energy hits 3497 in the arvo.
Monday 7 September afternoon cleans up with 7ft SW, 12 seconds, light cross-off – excellent. Tuesday 8 September afternoon gives you 8ft SW with a 15-second period and light offshore S breeze – clean and excellent, energy 3131.
Wednesday 9 September is steady: 10ft SW at 16 seconds both morning and afternoon, clean cross-off, energy over 4800. Expert territory, but clean.
From Thursday 10 September through Friday 11 September, the swell explodes to 16ft from the WSW and SW, energy over 12,000 – very strong. But the wind is onshore and cross-on, making it poor surf. This is for big-wave crews or kite gear. Friday afternoon drops to 15ft with lighter onshore, but still lumpy.
The final days, 12 September and beyond, the swell fades to 8-10ft with light onshore or cross-on winds – winding down.
The best bets: Saturday 29 August morning and afternoon – big, long-period groundswell with clean offshore winds. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s the one. Also, Sunday 6 September is a beauty – clean, solid, and consistent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1404 | 747 | 651 | 4149 | 5283 | 6736 | 6631 | 4574 | 3891 | 4065 | 3648 | 4181 | 3804 | 3278 | 1884 | 2565 | 3003 | 4369 | 4022 | 4201 | 4132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on |
High Tide | 10:49AM0.85m | 00:02AM0.46m | 11:11AM0.80m | 11:47PM0.51m | 11:29AM0.72m | 11:45PM0.58m | 11:40AM0.63m | 11:53PM0.65m | 11:31AM0.53m | 00:11AM0.72m | 10:03AM0.45m | 00:39AM0.77m | 1:18AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.32m | 3:44AM0.41m | 6:33PM0.37m | 4:34AM0.40m | 6:12PM0.41m | 5:26AM0.41m | 5:38PM0.42m | 6:26AM0.42m | 4:54PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.44m | 4:12PM0.33m | 3:57PM0.24m | |||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1404 | 747 | 651 | 4149 | 5283 | 6736 | 6631 | 4574 | 3891 | 4065 | 3648 | 4181 | 3804 | 3278 | 1884 | 2565 | 3003 | 4369 | 4022 | 4201 | 4132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
61 | 99 | 538 | 1195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 711 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 24 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 87 | 307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
53 | 90 | 72 | 24 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 68 | 24 | 350 | 1686 | 0 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 180 | 234 | 111 | 0 | 33 | 180 |
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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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