Flynns Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Flynns Reef over the next 16 days. It’s going to be a real patience tester, so buckle up.

Honestly, the first week is looking grim, almost a write-off. We get a pulse of swell, but the wind gods are not playing ball. All that energy from the southwest just gets trashed by messy cross-shore and onshore winds. A lot of those strong breezes and lumpy conditions will have you shaking your head. There is some serious swell mid-week, the 13th morning sees a huge 13ft south-west swell with strong wave energy (10302), but it's pinned by a fresh cross-onshore and lumpy, so it's a pass for paddle surfing. That sort of setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than a longboard. The wind just won't let up.

Things finally start turning around on the 15th. That Saturday morning is the standout for the whole outlook. The 6ft south-west swell, with a long 15-second period, will have some grunt, but the real treat is that light offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s going to clean it right up. These are expert-level waves, so it's not for the faint-hearted, but the conditions will be superb. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there for that morning session.

The following days, the 16th and 17th, keep the clean conditions coming with lighter winds, but the swell drops into the 4ft range. It's still a solid south-west groundswell, just not as much oomph. Later in the month, on the 18th Tuesday afternoon, we get another glimpse of what could be. A smaller 4ft south-west swell, but with a fantastic 18-second period and glassy light offshore winds. Perfect for a reef break like Flynns, where those long-period lines will reel down the line. That's a real top-tier session for the experienced crew. After that, the energy fades into the 20th and beyond, with small 3ft swells and onshore winds returning.

So, the pick of the outlook is simple: Saturday 15th August morning. That's where it all lines up. Big enough, clean, and right on the money. The Tuesday 18th afternoon is a close second for its pristine conditions and long-period perfection. Everything else you can probably sit out or wait for the forecast to change.

Rusty

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