Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and Fahrenheit. Let's get into the forecast for Conto Springs over the next couple of weeks.

Water temp is a balmy 67°F right now, which is 4°F warmer than average for this time of year. You can leave the 5/4 at home.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday morning (August 23rd) is clean with 8ft of SW swell at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is solid at (2605). It's a cross-off wind, but the report flags it as marginal, so don't expect perfection. Sunday afternoon sees a slightly smaller 8ft swell but a much higher energy reading of (3471). The wind stays cross-off, keeping things clean.

Monday (August 24th) takes a turn for the worse with onshore winds. The swell jumps to 10ft on Monday morning, but it's blown out. Monday afternoon is similar, with strong onshore winds making a mess of the 8ft swell. Tuesday (August 25th) is a write-off, with 22 mph onshore winds and rain. Don't even bother.

Now, Wednesday morning (August 26th) is where things get interesting, but not for everyone. We've got a massive 16ft WSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is through the roof at (17280). The wind is light and cross-off, so the conditions will be clean, but this is a reef break. That kind of size and period is only for the most experienced, heavy-water surfers. Beginners and even most intermediates should stay well clear. Wednesday afternoon keeps the same 16ft size with a 17-second period and (15126) energy, still clean.

Thursday (August 27th) drops down to an 12ft SW swell with 15 seconds. The wind swings SSE and picks up to 19 mph, but it's cross-off in the morning and offshore in the afternoon. The energy is still substantial at (5762) and (4274). It will be clean, especially in the afternoon with that fresh offshore wind.

Friday (August 28th) sees the swell drop to a more manageable 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a 12-second period. The wind is offshore from the SE, 12-16 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate at (1347) and (1100). This is a solid, clean option for those who know the break.

Saturday (August 29th) is shaping up to be a standout. Morning has a clean 10ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, light winds, and energy at (5136). But the afternoon is the pick of the weekend: an 12ft SW swell with an 18-second period, gentle offshore wind from the SSE, and energy of (6966). This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The long period will make for powerful, well-shaped waves at this reef, but it will also mean long lulls between sets.

Sunday (August 30th) and Monday (August 31st) see the swell drop back to the 8ft to 10ft range. Sunday has a cross-on wind, so it's not great. Monday morning is clean with an 8ft SW swell at 17 seconds and energy of (3812), making it a good option for experienced surfers.

The first week of September is a mixed bag. Tuesday (September 1st) is marginal with cross-on winds. Wednesday (September 2nd) is a total loss with 28 mph onshore winds. Thursday (September 3rd) afternoon looks promising with an 12ft WSW swell, 13 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is (3440). That’s one to keep an eye on.

Friday (September 4th) has a 13ft to 15ft swell. The morning is blown out, but the afternoon has a 15ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-on wind. The energy is very high at (10421). It's marginal, but the sheer power is there.

The real long-range standout is Monday morning, September 7th. We're looking at a colossal 21ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period. The combined energy reading is an enormous (34017). The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE. This is as big and powerful as it gets, and it is too big for Conto Springs. It will be a washing machine for anyone but the most elite tow-in crew. The afternoon holds similar size and power.

So, for the everyday surfer, the best bets are the smaller, cleaner days: Friday the 28th and Monday the 31st. For the experts, Saturday the 29th afternoon is an absolute standout, and Thursday the 3rd afternoon is a promising secondary option. The big stuff on the 7th is a spectacle, not a session.

Rusty.

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