Fly Roads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fly Roads.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. For a spot that’s usually pretty consistent, we’ve got a long, frustrating gap ahead. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Thursday, August 20th. That means we’re sitting through nearly a week of pretty ordinary to poor conditions. The winds are messy, mostly cross-onshore, and the swell energy is all over the place. It’s going to be a wait.

Now, let’s talk about the one true standout in this whole 16-day window. That’s Thursday, August 20th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean 5ft south-southeast swell rolling in, with a period of 8 seconds. The kicker here is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The water temperature is sitting at a pretty normal 65°, about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined swell energy is moderate, reading 214. It won’t be a massive day, but for Fly Roads, with those clean conditions, it’s the clear best on offer. Expect it to be a bit of a crowd magnet though, as this spot can get busy.

After that, the outlook turns patchy again. You get a glimmer on Friday, August 21st with a light offshore breeze and 4ft of east swell, but it’s nothing special. Then we hit a real dud from Saturday, August 22nd through Monday, August 24th, with a massive spike in swell on Sunday the 23rd that hits 13ft – that’s way too big for this break and the winds are onshore, making it a total mess. That kind of energy (3545) is just a washing machine.

Things might start to look a bit more promising around Monday, August 24th morning, with a solid 6ft south-southeast swell and a clean offshore wind from the north-northeast. That’s a decent setup and the energy is moderate (418). But then it fades again.

Looking further out, there’s a big red flag on Thursday, August 27th. The models are showing a colossal 18ft south-southwest swell with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is astronomical, nearly 17000. That’s expert-only territory, and with a strong onshore wind, it’s going to be a wild, dangerous mess. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for the paddle crew – probably more of a kite day if you’re brave.

So to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Your window is Thursday the 20th morning for clean, fun waves. After that, it’s a mixed bag of too big, too windy, or too small, with one potentially huge but unruly swell at the end. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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