
Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 15,374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (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 (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast. Let’s get into it.
The coming week is a bit of a rollercoaster, but there’s a real gem hidden in there if you time it right. The long-range stuff looks promising, but don’t hold your breath for that second week just yet.
Now, the standout of the whole forecast window is Conto Springs. This reef break is very consistent and exposed to the WSW swell, so it knows how to handle a bit of energy. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need a thick wetsuit.
We start off with a bit of a messy Monday afternoon (13 July). There’s a solid 12 ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 16s period, and the combined energy is a strong 5497. But the wind is cross from the WSW at just 3 mph, so it’s not completely blown out, though the report says it’s marginal. Not the best start.
Tuesday morning (14 July) is cleaner skies, but the wind has gone cross-on from the NNE at 6 mph. The swell drops to 10 ft from the SW with a 15s period. It’s surfable, but still just marginal.
Wednesday (15 July) is a write-off. That 22 mph N wind is going to turn it into a lumpy mess. Don’t bother.
Thursday morning (16 July) is the one. The wind drops to glassy – 3 mph from the SW – and while there’s light rain, the ocean is glassy. The swell is 12 ft from the WSW with a 14s period, and the combined energy is a solid 4924. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s spot on. This is big, powerful groundswell with a very long period, so it’ll be proper. For a reef break, that’s a dream. Paddle out.
Friday and Saturday (17-18 July) are poor. Friday sees howling onshore winds, and Saturday morning (18 July) has a massive 18 ft swell from the WSW with a 16s period, energy readings of 15374. That is way too big for this spot, and the 19 mph W cross-on wind will make it a washing machine. Leave it for the experts or the kites.
The rest of the first week into the second week (19 July onwards) is a mix of marginal and poor conditions. The winds are generally cross-on or onshore, and the swell drops back to the 7 ft to 12 ft range, but the quality is just not there. There’s a bit of a tease on Thursday morning (23 July) with a 10 ft SW swell, a 17s period, and 6081 energy, but the 12 mph W cross-on wind ruins it.
The following Friday morning (24 July) is the last decent look. An 12 ft SW swell with 14s period, clean 9 mph N wind, and a 6489 energy reading. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of a bad bunch for that stretch. Just be aware crowds are sometimes possible here.
After that, it’s a long gap of poor to blown-out conditions all the way through to the end of the forecast on 28 July. The wind is either strong or gale-force, and the swell is messy. It’s a blank run for the last week, to be honest.
So, the call is simple: if you’re an experienced surfer, Thursday morning, 16 July, at Conto Springs is the clear winner. Get it while it’s glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5497 | 3973 | 3973 | 3306 | 2686 | 4489 | 3792 | 3746 | 4918 | 3355 | 2117 | 1230 | 1545 | 9908 | 15374 | 10732 | 6377 | 3939 | 2601 | 1584 | 932 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:14AM1.17m | 10:54AM1.16m | 11:30AM1.11m | 11:59AM1.03m | 12:17PM0.93m | 12:16PM0.82m | 11:34AM0.73m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.16m | 8:12PM0.18m | 8:54PM0.23m | 9:30PM0.31m | 9:52PM0.39m | 9:35PM0.47m | 8:31PM0.52m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | |
5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 15 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 24 | — | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
5497 | 3973 | 3973 | 3306 | 2686 | 4489 | 3792 | 3746 | 4918 | 3355 | 2117 | 1230 | 22 | — | 15374 | — | 6377 | 3939 | 2601 | 1584 | 231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | SE 11 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 339 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 141 | 222 | 200 | — | — | 40 | 419 | 1545 | 9908 | — | 10732 | — | — | — | — | 932 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 1136 | 196 | 137 | 0 | 51 | 24 | 180 | 233 | 1370 | 719 | 233 | 68 | 64 | 24 | 137 | 638 |
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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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