Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Conto Springs. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first shout is Thursday the 9th, but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a 10ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, but that NW wind is onshore and it’s choppy as anything. The combined energy is strong (3321), but it’s a messy, marginal day.

Friday the 10th is a step up. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW. The energy is still strong (2368) and the conditions are clean. It’s a solid intermediate wave. Friday afternoon holds similar, 7ft SW, 12 seconds, still clean.

Now, Saturday the 11th is where it starts getting good. Saturday morning we’ve got 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, and clean cross-off winds. By the afternoon, that swell bumps to 10ft SW, still 14 seconds, and the wind drops to a light breeze, keeping it clean. The energy is very strong (3419). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 12th is a real standout. The afternoon is the pick of the entire first week. You’ve got an 12ft SW swell, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the combined energy is pumping hard (6281). The file calls it exceptional for experts, and it is. That’s the kind of day you book off work for. Just remember, with a period that long at a beach setup like Conto, the sets will be powerful and the lines can be a bit straight, but for a reef, it’s going to be epic.

Monday the 13th holds size – 12ft SW, 17-second period – but the wind swings cross-on in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. It’s still clean enough but the quality drops from Sunday’s peak. Energy is massive (7591).

Tuesday the 14th has a glassy afternoon with a 10ft SW swell, 14-second period, and zero wind. That’s a beautiful window. Wednesday the 15th morning is also glassy with a 8ft SW swell. A great chance for a clean session before the wind picks up.

We then hit a rough patch. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are blown out by strong winds – a total write-off for surfing.

Saturday the 18th is interesting. The swell jumps to 13ft and then 18ft from the WSW, but the period drops to a short 9-10 seconds. That’s a windswell mix and the energy is very strong (3849 to 5991). The wind is clean off at times, but the short period makes it a beast – more for the kite crew than paddle surfing.

Now, here’s the big one. Sunday the 19th. The morning shows a monstrous 20ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is an enormous 15670. The file says it’s too big for this break. Even in the afternoon with 18ft SW, it’s only for the most hardcore experts. The wind is clean, but that size pushes it into an elite danger zone.

Monday the 20th is still huge but more manageable: 13ft SW in the morning, 12ft in the afternoon, and clean. Excellent for experts.

After that, it drops but stays solid through to the 23rd and 24th, with clean conditions and good SW swell. Friday the 24th morning sees a much smaller but very long period 4ft SW swell at 19 seconds – that’ll be a fun, clean day for logs and mid-lengths at the points, if the tide’s right.

The real standout? No question: Sunday afternoon the 12th. That 12ft swell with 17-second period and clean cross-off wind is as good as it gets.

Rusty.

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