Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all clean. The early part of the run on Saturday is a mess. The swell is there at 12 feet from the SW, but the wind is howling onshore from the NNW at 19 mph, and it’s just blown out. The combined energy is massive (4906), but it’s useless in these conditions. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The real action starts on Sunday morning. The wind swings offshore from the SSE at 19 mph, and the swell is still 12 feet from the SW. The energy is pumping (5675), and the conditions are clean. This is the first standout. Sunday afternoon gets even better, with the swell dropping to 8 feet but the period stretching out to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is huge (8126). The wind stays offshore, and it’s an 8 out of 10 for me. Monday morning is also exceptional, with an 12 foot SW swell at 16 seconds and a gentle offshore breeze. The water is clean, and the wave state is exceptional for those who can handle it. This is expert territory at 12 feet.

Tuesday, the 8th of September, is a corker. The swell builds to 13 feet from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is solid offshore from the SE at 19 mph. The energy is monstrous (9075). This is the best on offer for the whole run. If you’re an expert, this is your day. The break is Conto Springs, a reef setup that handles this size well, and the wind is on it. The only thing to watch is the crowds – it can get busy at times, so get in early.

Things ease off from Wednesday morning. The wind goes light cross-off, and the swell drops to 10 feet. Wednesday afternoon is glassy with no wind, and the swell is still 10 feet at 15 seconds. It’s a good session for experienced surfers, but not the standout. The rest of the run into the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday and Friday are messy with onshore winds and poor surf. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a write-off – strong winds and poor conditions.

The next real highlight comes on Monday the 14th of September. The swell is back up to 13 feet from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSE. The energy is massive (7439), and the wave state is exceptional for experts. Monday afternoon is also good, with the swell pushing 15 feet from the SW. This is a solid, clean run for those who can handle the size.

The very end of the run, around the 19th and 20th of September, sees a massive swell event. The combined energy is off the charts – 15804 and 19570 – with 16 feet to 18 feet swell from the WSW. The wind is cross-on, so it’s lumpy, but the pure size is staggering. This is too big for most, and the break is maxed out. Only the most hardcore, experienced surfers should even consider it. The forecast says it’s too big for the break, so unless you’re on a gun and know what you’re doing, give it a miss.

So, the standout is Tuesday the 8th of September – 13 foot SW swell, 16 seconds, offshore wind, and huge energy. The second best is Sunday the 6th, especially the afternoon session with the 18-second groundswell. For the second week, Monday the 14th is the one to watch, but it’s a bit further out so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty out.

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