Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming our way for Conto Springs. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, with a monster of a pulse working its way in, but it’s going to be a bumpy road to get there and the window is definitely for the experienced crew.

The water is a balmy 67°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a special treat, so don’t forget the boardies and a spring suit.

We’ve got a massive, long-period SW groundswell filling in. The combined energy looks staggering (11044), pointing to a serious push of water. The first call on Wednesday, August 5th, is deceptive. There’s a big 16ft SW swell showing, but the morning is hampered by rain showers and a cross-shore wind. The afternoon turns to a clean onshore, but it’s a messy beginning. This is a reef break, so that long period (16 seconds) will be drawing up nicely, but the conditions aren't giving us a clean ride just yet.

Thursday and Friday (August 6th and 7th) are a right-off, with strong onshore winds making it look like a washing machine. The swell holds, but the quality is poor. Skip those days entirely.

Then things get interesting. Saturday, August 8th, the swell absolutely hammers the coast. A 23ft to 25ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 21265 to 32577. That’s a lot of power. The wind is looking clean on the morning, but the wave comment says it all: too big. This is expert territory only. If you’re not a seasoned big-wave charger, stay on the sand. The same goes for the following days, right through to Tuesday, August 11th. Swell sizes hold around 20ft to 21ft with that deep, powerful SW pulse. The wind looks favorable, but it is still a very heavy, committing swell.

The real standout for the whole period is Wednesday, August 12th. The swell drops to a more manageable 15ft from the SW (16 seconds), but the real magic is the wind. The morning is glassy. Glassy! That’s a rare and perfect window at this spot. The combined energy is still robust (8675), giving you power and shape, but the glassy conditions will make it world-class for the experts who can handle it. The afternoon gets a little cross-shore, but the morning is the golden ticket.

The following week settles down. Thursday, August 13th, is a solid 16ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and light winds, but the cross-onshore element keeps it from being a standout. The swell drops to 12ft by Friday, August 14th, with lighter winds, but the conditions are marginal. The end of the run from August 18th to 20th sees a return to onshore winds and general poor surf, so don’t get your hopes up for that final stretch.

For the best session, you need to be a very experienced surfer. The standout is undeniably Wednesday, August 12th. The glassy morning with that solid 15ft SW groundswell is a rare and special forecast. Don’t be late.

Rusty.

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