Surf Forecasts:
Conto Springs surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 17,515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Conto Springs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Conto Springs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for Conto Springs over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once the ocean wakes up, there are some serious standouts on the horizon.
Right now, the first session on offer is Tuesday morning, September 1st, and it’s a tough one to get excited about. There’s a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 15-second period, so there’s plenty of energy, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, making for a fairly choppy surface. The water temperature is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not great, and the conditions are mediocre. The afternoon gets worse with stronger wind and chop.
Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell bump up to 12ft, and while the morning is still messy with a cross-shore wind, the afternoon turns a corner. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, cleaning things right up. The 13-second period keeps the waves punchy, and the afternoon becomes a very real option if you can wait it out. This is when we start to see some potential.
Now, let’s talk about the potential standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’ve got a 13ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and it’s glassy with a light cross-offshore breeze from the south at 6 mph. The energy is pumping, and the surf is described as "exceptional" for experts. This is big, powerful groundswell—over 8ft, so it’s for the experienced crew only. That long period will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves at this exposed reef, but it might break a bit straight at a beach, so Conto’s reef setup is the place to be.
The Friday prior, September 4th, is also a real highlight. The afternoon sees a 16ft SW swell with a 16-second period and gentle cross-shore wind. The energy is massive, and the surf looks clean. This is another one for the advanced surfers, but the conditions are near-perfect, with clear skies and light wind. If you can get out there, it’ll be a session to remember.
The stretch from September 5th to the 7th is mostly blown out or messy with strong winds, so we have a few days of dodgy conditions. The 6th has a few clean windows in the morning, but it’s big and strong.
Moving into the second week, the standout is that glassy Tuesday the 8th. After that, conditions start to drop off. We get another nice, clean window on Friday the 11th afternoon with a smaller 7ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze—smooth and clean, a good option for the experienced surfer. The 15th also looks promising with clean 7ft swell and light winds both morning and afternoon, described as excellent for experienced surfers.
Overall, the next 16 days have a couple of truly epic days for the experienced surfer, particularly the 4th and the 8th of September. The rest is a mix of onshore chop or big, windy, messy surf. Crowds at Conto can be around sometimes, so when it’s good, expect some company in the water. For beginners, the first week has some smaller windows on the 1st and 11th, but the swell is over 5ft, so it might be pushing it. Stay away from the 12ft+ days unless you know what you’re doing.
Keep an eye on the sky, and don’t sleep on that Tuesday the 8th.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
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3128 | 2967 | 4053 | 4119 | 4023 | 5737 | 5889 | 5605 | 7986 | 9111 | 11271 | 7151 | 4042 | 7634 | 8957 | 8316 | 12706 | 11238 | 9355 | 10370 | 17515 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:31AM0.53m | 00:11AM0.72m | 10:03AM0.45m | 00:39AM0.77m | 1:18AM0.80m | 2:20AM0.80m | 6:22AM0.80m | 8:00AM0.85m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.44m | 4:12PM0.33m | 3:57PM0.24m | 4:07PM0.15m | 4:29PM0.09m | 4:56PM0.06m | 5:23PM0.07m | |||||||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 14 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
3128 | 2967 | 4053 | 4119 | 4023 | 5737 | 5889 | 5605 | 457 | 9111 | 11271 | 7151 | 4042 | 68 | 18 | 8316 | 12706 | 11238 | 9355 | 10370 | 17515 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | — | S 12 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | 538 | — | — | 391 | 349 | — | 23 | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 307 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | NW 7 | SW 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 439 | 7986 | — | — | — | 347 | 7634 | 8957 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 186 | 111 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 180 | 350 | 350 | 1792 | 33 | 180 | 2699 | 748 | 1686 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 48 |
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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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