Conto Springs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the upcoming swell window for Conto Springs. Let's get into it.

First up, the water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report there.

The opening days are a bit of a write-off, I'm not gonna lie. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are plagued by cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, with the swell energy sitting at a moderate 3764 and 1576 respectively, but the conditions are just too messy. Tuesday the 4th sees a massive jump in energy, hitting a strong 13209, but that's with a 13ft to 13ft SW swell and more onshore wind. Forget it, that's a washing machine. That kind of size with those winds? This is a reef setup, not a paddle session.

Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has a 16ft SW swell (16-second period) with a gentle onshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 11470 and we get a score of 6 out of 10. The afternoon cleans up with a light cross-onshore, dropping to 15ft, and a 7 out of 10. That's a big, powerful groundswell. For experienced surfers, this could be a real hold-down, but it's the first real chance.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are back to poor conditions, with fresh to near gale winds and energy readings in the 7000-8000 range. Hard pass. Saturday the 8th is a beast. The morning has a 20ft SW swell, but a 55 km/h near gale cross-off wind. The swell energy is a massive 14550. The afternoon is even bigger, at 25ft SW with 50 km/h cross-off wind, and an energy reading of 27740. The system says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. I'd say that's a hard no for anyone but the most insane chargers.

Now, let's talk about the true standout. Look at Wednesday the 12th. The morning is an absolute gem. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a solid 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is a moderate 4497, but it's described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's the window. The afternoon is a little lumpy with a light cross-shore, but that morning is the pick of the entire forecast.

Thursday the 13th afternoon also looks excellent, with a 12ft SW swell, light cross-off breeze, and a clean reading. The energy is 5360. That's another solid session. Then Friday the 14th morning is glassy again with a 12ft SW swell, though the energy is a bit lower at 4984.

After that, the swell hangs around in the 7ft to 15ft range through the second week, but the scores drop off. The most promising of that later period is Sunday the 16th, with a 15ft WSW swell and light onshore winds, scoring an 8 in the morning. That's a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

The absolute best on offer is that Wednesday the 12th morning at Conto Springs. Glassy, long-period groundswell, and clean. If you can get out there, you'll be stoked. The Thursday the 13th afternoon is a close second. The rest of the time, it's either too big, too windy, or just plain messy.

Rusty.

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