
Surf Forecasts:
Flies surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flies this week:
The surf forecast for Flies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flies in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the Flies break over the next couple of weeks.
Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – the 16-day window gets off to a pretty ordinary start. We’ve got a real flat spell, no real swell to speak of and the wind is all over the shop. It’s a bit of a tough one to call.
From Wednesday the 5th right through until Saturday the 8th, it’s just not on. The swell’s tiny, maxing out around 4ft, but it’s short-period windswell coming from the south-west and the wind is cross-shore, making for a choppy, bumpy mess. Not worth paddling out for. The wave energy is pretty weak too, often below 100 (57-114).
We finally see a tiny window of something on Sunday morning the 9th. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW with a 7-second period, wind turns light and cross-offshore from the WSW – that’s the magic word: clean. The combined swell energy bumps up to 229 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions” so it’s a solid 2 out of 10. It’s not a giant, but it’ll be your best bet for the whole first week. It’s still an intermediate level spot, so it won't be a total washout for those with a bit of experience.
After that, from Monday the 10th through to Wednesday the 19th, it’s a real slog. The swell drops right off, down to 1ft and 2ft at times, and honestly, most of it gets a big zero in the ratings. There’s a few sessions where the wind goes offshore and it’s clean (like the 12th afternoon or the 16th morning), but the swell is just so small – 2ft to 3ft - that it’s barely surfable. The energy readings are pathetic, often under 60. You’d be going for a paddle, not a surf. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday afternoon the 12th when it gets a 1 out of 10 for "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" but that’s not getting me excited.
Then, as we push into the second week, there’s a bit more size on the charts, but the wind is the enemy. Wednesday afternoon the 19th shows 6ft from the SSW, but it’s a 6-second period, and the wind is a strong, lumpy cross-onshore. It’s messy. The energy jumps to 199 (moderate), but with that wind, it’s a write-off. Then on the 20th, the swell sticks around 5ft to 5ft from the SSW, with 7-second periods, and energy is up to 269 (moderate), but again it’s cross-shore or cross-onshore. You might see some bigger, lumpy waves, but don't expect anything clean.
Overall, this forecast is a real waiting game. Don’t be surprised if you find better things to do. The one standout in the whole run is Sunday morning the 9th at *Flies* (Flies). It’s not massive, but with the clean conditions and the cross-offshore wind, you'll get the best shaped, cleanest waves of the whole period. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but the crowds can turn up “sometimes” so keep an eye out. The water temp is sitting at a normal 72°, so it’s average for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
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36 | 14 | 78 | 101 | 167 | 80 | 66 | 152 | 46 | 82 | 117 | 125 | 121 | 81 | 47 | 34 | 69 | 58 | 55 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:36AM0.86m | 2:16PM1.04m | 2:42AM0.83m | 3:21PM1.06m | 3:50AM0.83m | 4:25PM1.11m | 4:56AM0.87m | 5:26PM1.16m | 5:55AM0.93m | 6:21PM1.20m | 6:51AM0.99m | 7:14PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM0.15m | 7:07AM0.06m | 7:57PM0.17m | 8:05AM0.09m | 9:04PM0.17m | 9:07AM0.09m | 10:16PM0.16m | 10:14AM0.09m | 11:29PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.07m | 00:34AM0.06m | 12:27PM0.04m | 1:27AM0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 |
36 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 9 | 100 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 104 | 2 | 81 | 47 | 4 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | E 10 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 |
21 | 12 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 12 |
2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — |
— | 7 | 78 | 101 | 167 | — | 66 | 152 | 46 | 82 | 117 | 125 | 121 | — | — | 34 | 69 | 58 | 55 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1164 | 848 | 138 | 725 | 73 | 27 | 138 | 27 | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 371 | 140 | 36 | 176 | 140 | 4 |
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Information about the Flies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flies 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 (Flies) 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 Flies 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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