
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on Conto Springs.
First things first, the water’s sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. A little gift from Mother Ocean.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you gotta be patient. No good options right now, but the first real action hits Monday afternoon, September 7th. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for that first session though. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW groundswell, with a long 16-second period, so plenty of energy pumping. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, which keeps things clean, but the report calls it marginal due to tide or other factors. It’s a heavy wave at an exposed reef, so it’s not for everyone.
Now, Tuesday, September 8th? That’s the one. Tuesday morning is the pick of the whole forecast. You’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell, with a very long 17-second period. Tons of energy. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the SE at 16 mph. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wave will be powerful, lined up, and clean. For the experienced crew, this is as good as it gets. Tuesday afternoon is still excellent, with an 12ft SW swell and a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph.
Wednesday the 9th keeps the quality up. The morning is smaller at 10ft SW, with a 15-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the ENE. It’s clean, but the score is lower. Wednesday afternoon sees the wind drop right off to a 3 mph SSW breeze. It’s glassy, cross-off, with an 8ft SW swell. Perfect conditions for a long session on a longboard or a mid-length, those 15-second gaps between sets make paddling out easy.
The quality holds through Thursday the 10th and into the weekend, though the swell starts to ease a bit. Thursday has clean 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell with light winds. Friday the 11th is where things get tricky. The wind swings onshore from the NW, and the swell jumps up to 10ft, but the quality drops off hard. It’s messy.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a bust. The wind is howling from the WNW at 22-28 mph, making it a complete mess. The swell is big – 12ft to 13ft – but it’s blown out and choppy. Not worth paddling out. This stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
We’ve got a quiet gap from Monday the 14th through to Tuesday morning the 15th. The swell is still there, but the wind isn’t cooperating.
Tuesday, September 15th brings a return to form. A clean offshore breeze from the SSE at 9-16 mph meets an 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers again. That afternoon session looks prime.
The following days, right through to the 22nd, are a real mixed bag. There’s plenty of swell, sometimes too much, with waves pushing 16ft to 20ft. But the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining the surface quality. There are a couple of promising windows, like Wednesday the 16th with a light SW wind and a clean 10ft to 12ft SW groundswell, and Monday the 21st afternoon with a 15ft SW groundswell and a clean cross-off wind, but it’s far out and less certain.
So, the bottom line: your best bets are Tuesday, September 8th, morning session. That is the standout. Next best is Wednesday the 9th afternoon for the glassy conditions, and Tuesday the 15th for another clean, solid day.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6128 | 7329 | 9408 | 7122 | 5973 | 3864 | 3265 | 2233 | 1542 | 1900 | 1983 | 1956 | 5351 | 4224 | 7010 | 2098 | 2512 | 3370 | 4554 | 4390 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:54AM0.88m | 9:38AM0.88m | 10:14AM0.84m | 11:54PM0.44m | 10:45AM0.77m | 11:26PM0.50m | 11:11AM0.68m | 11:18PM0.58m | 11:27AM0.58m | 11:22PM0.65m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.07m | 5:47PM0.11m | 6:03PM0.18m | 6:09PM0.26m | 3:31AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.33m | 4:29AM0.37m | 5:37PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.36m | 5:04PM0.40m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
6128 | 7329 | 9408 | 7122 | 5973 | 3864 | 3265 | 2233 | 1542 | 1900 | 1983 | 1956 | 5351 | 4224 | 2715 | 1453 | 299 | 684 | 3899 | 4390 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 28 | SE 7 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 18 | — | WSW 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | 25 | 104 | 271 | 375 | 372 | 1643 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 292 | — | 608 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | S 12 | SW 24 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 45 | 197 | 59 | 38 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | NW 4 | W 16 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | — |
25 | 51 | 49 | 129 | 284 | 57 | 89 | 33 | — | 50 | — | — | — | 37 | 7010 | 2098 | 2512 | 3370 | 4554 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 180 | 24 | 1792 | 1792 | 233 | 1370 | 1994 | 0 |
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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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