
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 37,311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s 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 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 28ft (8.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s going on at Conto Springs for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a wild ride ahead. The first thing you’ll notice is that the set-up is a proper exposed reef, and it’s very consistent, so it’s always got potential. But for the first few days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a solid 4° warmer than it should be for this time of year—that’s really noticeable, and you’ll feel it in just a pair of shorts.
We kick off on Saturday, the 1st of August. The morning is looking alright with a strong 13ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and while the wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph, it’s keeping things reasonably clean. The afternoon is the real standout for the first week though. The swell jumps to 16ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the S, still cross-off. The energy is massive (10901), and the surf is clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell. For a reef like this, that’s a dream setup, but heads up—this is strictly for experienced surfers. At 16ft, it’s too big for beginners, and with that period, the sets will be heavy and walled-up at this spot. The crowds are only ‘sometimes’ an issue, so you might get a few, but it’ll be worth it for the early birds.
Sunday the 2nd sees the swell drop to 10ft, but the wind swings around to a cross from the NNE, which isn’t as clean. The energy is still decent (3605), but it’s a step down. Monday the 3rd gets messy with onshore winds and deteriorating conditions, and by Tuesday the 4th, we’ve got 13ft SW swell but with a strong cross-onshore wind that’s wrecking it. The energy is high (9055), but the surface is just choppy and lumpy. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for a surf session—if you’re into kiting, this might look more interesting.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning has a tricky moment. There’s a 16ft SW swell (11856 energy) with a light onshore wind from the WNW. It’s marginal, but if the tide lines up, there could be a window. The afternoon turns to a cross-onshore again, so don’t bank on it.
Now, we hit a long gap. From Thursday the 6th right through to Saturday the 8th, the wind is howling—strong breezes, near gales, and rain. The swell is huge, peaking at 25ft on Saturday afternoon (24613 energy), but the wind is a near gale. The file says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a hard pass for anyone but the most insane chargers.
Sunday the 9th of August is the same story—25ft SW swell in the morning, energy hitting an insane 35859, but the wind is cross and cross-onshore. Too big, too messy.
The next real highlight comes on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning is okay with a 15ft SW swell (9286 energy) and a clean cross-off wind from the S at 16 mph. But the afternoon is exceptional. The swell drops to 13ft, but the period stretches to 17 seconds, and the energy is 12794. The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze from the S. This is clean, powerful, and lined-up. It’s rated for expert surfers, and for good reason. If you can handle that size and that period, this is the best session of the whole forecast.
After that, we settle into a more moderate run. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th have 10ft to 13ft SW swell with light winds, but it’s marginal. The energy is moderate (around 3805 to 9377). It’s not the standout, but it’s surfable.
Friday the 14th through Saturday the 15th get a bit windy again, and the quality drops. Then, on Sunday the 16th of August, we get a final strong pulse. The morning has an 18ft swell from the WSW at 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind from the SSW at 16 mph. The energy is 14566. The afternoon is similar at 15ft with 10891 energy. This is another big, clean day for experienced surfers, though it’s not as pristine as the 11th.
So, the pick of the bunch is the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August—that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon of the 1st of August and the morning of the 16th are also strong, but the 11th is the real standout for quality and power.
Stay safe out there, and remember—this reef doesn’t mess around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10594 | 5982 | 3408 | 2692 | 2416 | 1697 | 1664 | 1801 | 9716 | 8445 | 4957 | 11327 | 10400 | 11074 | 8649 | 7873 | 9770 | 10517 | 9508 | 6061 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:23AM0.48m | 11:56AM0.85m | 1:03AM0.54m | 12:00PM0.76m | 1:10AM0.61m | 11:35AM0.67m | 1:36AM0.68m | 9:26AM0.61m | 2:24AM0.75m | 4:07AM0.80m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.41m | 7:54PM0.46m | 4:31AM0.51m | 7:16PM0.49m | 5:40AM0.56m | 6:21PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.42m | 5:01PM0.32m | 5:06PM0.23m | ||||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | — | WSW 14 | — |
10594 | 5982 | 3408 | 2692 | 2416 | 1697 | 1664 | 1484 | 9716 | 8445 | 4957 | 11327 | 10400 | 11074 | 8649 | 7873 | 6068 | — | 8299 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1472 | 197 | 734 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1801 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 5 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | 67 | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 228 | 9770 | 10517 | 9508 | 6061 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 51 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 233 | 1136 | 180 | 180 | 33 | 180 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 350 | 1994 | 1994 |
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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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