Conchalio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Right, looking at the next stretch for the region, it’s not going to be a wild ride, but there are some definite windows of clean, fun surf to be had, mostly in the mornings. The swell energy is mostly moderate, with a few pulses that get things moving. The standout days are Sunday the 9th and the following Saturday the 15th, so keep those mornings free.

First up, let’s talk about Conchalio. It’s a pretty exposed beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the water’s sitting at 86°, which is just about average for this time of year – nothing crazy there.

Saturday afternoon the 8th kicks things off with a marginal 4ft SSW swell, but the onshore wind makes it pretty messy. You might find a dodgy one, but it’s not worth getting excited about.

Sunday morning the 9th is your first real call. The swell is a touch bigger at 4ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s the recipe for some clean, fun waves. The combined energy is moderate at 578, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s not a giant day, but it’ll be super fun on the right board. Afternoon turns onshore and turns to junk, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 10th morning cleans up with a light offshore, dropping to 3ft. It’ll be clean, but a bit smaller and weaker (445 energy). Tuesday the 11th morning is similar, glassy with 3ft. Still surfable, just small.

Then we get a nice little pulse on Tuesday afternoon the 11th – the period jumps to 18 seconds and energy bumps up to 667. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can make a beach break a bit fat and walled, but at this size, it should still be offering some fun ones as it builds. The wind is onshore though, so it’s a case of waiting to see if the tide lines up with a lull in the breeze.

Wednesday the 12th morning is another glassy one, but the swell has backed off a touch to 3ft. The energy is still moderate (501). The long period from the day before is still in the water, so it might be a bit more lined-up than the size suggests.

Thursday the 13th morning, same story: small, clean, glassy, with a 2ft SSW swell. Friday the 14th sees a solid bump in energy to 783, with the swell jumping to 4ft and the period back up to 18 seconds. The morning is glassy. This is shaping up nicely. The swell is coming from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this spot. This is a great morning to be out there.

Now, the standout – Saturday the 15th. The morning brings the biggest swell of the forecast, pushing 5ft from the SW, with a solid 16-second period. The wind is dead calm – total glass. The combined energy is strong at 945, so there’s plenty of push. This is the day to be out there. It’s a bit bigger, but at 5ft it’s still manageable for a keen beginner, and for everyone else it’s just good, clean fun. The afternoon wind ruins it, so it’s a dawn patrol mission.

Sunday the 16th morning is still decent, with 4ft and a light offshore wind keeping it clean. Energy is moderate at 623. It’s a step down from Saturday but still a good option. The rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag – small, glassy mornings mixed with onshore afternoons.

Into the second week, the pattern holds, but the swell energy gets a bit weaker. Mornings are still your best bet, with clean, glassy conditions on a fading 3ft or sub-3ft SW swell. The 22nd of August looks like it might have a little kick, with energy jumping to 484 and a shift to a shorter-period S swell in the afternoon, but it’s still modest.

Overall, get on it early, especially the mornings. The best of the best is Saturday the 15th, with Sunday the 9th and Friday the 14th running close behind. The surf isn't huge, but it's going to be clean and fun, which is what it's all about.

Rusty.

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