Flynns Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the table for Flynns Reef over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty rough start. For a spot like Flynns Reef, which is this advanced-level reef break that's usually pretty consistent, we're looking at a lot of messy, blown-out days before we get to the good stuff. There's a block of proper junk surf from late August stretching all the way through the first week of September.

Thursday the 27th kicks off with a weak 3ft SW swell and light cross-on breezes. The combined energy is only 333, which is weak, and it's just gonna be a scratchy, marginal affair.

Friday the 28th through Monday the 31st is a write-off for clean waves. Swell builds, but it's either onshore, choppy, or just poor conditions. That Friday morning has a moderate 4ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and strong cross-on wind – a lot of energy in the water (1326), but it's gonna be a washing machine.

Now, Monday the 31st afternoon is our first real window. The wind drops to glassy – absolutely dead calm – and we've got a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in at 15 seconds. That's a great long-period swell for a reef like this, and the energy is strong at 1261. This is a standout session if you can get out. The water temp is 56°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then things get ugly again. Strong, messy winds from Tuesday the 1st through Thursday the 4th of September. Swells sit around 6ft to 7ft, but it's all cross-on and lumpy. By Friday the 4th, the swell jumps to 8ft (4285 energy), but it's still cross-on and choppy – that's just a washing machine for experts only, and it's not clean.

Saturday the 5th afternoon is another interesting one. The swell is massive at 12ft from the WSW (6418 energy) – that's very strong. The wind is light and offshore. But the guidance tells me for this break, that size is just too big. It's for the true big-wave chargers only; for everyone else, it's a pass.

The second week sees a slight improvement. Sunday the 6th has some clean cross-off winds and a 6ft SW swell, but it's only a 2/10 on the goodness scale. The real return to form looks like Thursday the 10th of September. Clear skies, light cross-on breezes, and a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is strong at 1880. For a reef, that's a dream setup – long lines, plenty of push, and clean texture. It'll be a bit bigger, so it's for the advanced crew. Definitely the best bet in the second week, but it's far out, so take it with a grain of salt.

To sum it up: if you can wait, Monday the 31st afternoon is your best bet for glassy, clean waves. For the big-wave hunters, Saturday the 5th afternoon is on, but it's huge. And keep an eye on Thursday the 10th of September for a solid, clean groundswell.

Rusty.

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