Flynns Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real standout day coming up that’s worth keeping an eye on.

First up, the early part of the week is a write-off. Monday (24th August) is a no-go with a strong cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. The swell is there, a clean 4ft from the SW with a decent 14-second period, but the wind just ruins it. The wave energy is moderate (585).

Tuesday the 25th shows a little promise. The morning session sees a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE with 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is still moderate (539). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s clean enough to get wet.

The real magic, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon at Flynns Reef is going to be firing. We’re looking at a 5ft SW groundswell, with a very long period of 17 seconds and a strong wave energy (1519). The wind is going to be dead calm, glassy conditions. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers. The long period means those waves will have real punch and shape, but it might be a bit much for the beginners. The crowd factor is something to consider though, as it’s often busy.

Thursday the 27th offers a small, clean window. The afternoon is glassy with a 3ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is weak (307), but it’ll be clean and mellow for a longboard if you’re desperate.

The following weekend is mixed. Saturday the 29th has a glassy morning with 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the energy is dropping (535). The wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon, so get on it early. Sunday the 30th is similar, with a glassy morning and a small 2ft SW swell at a very long 18 seconds (561 energy), but it’s small and clean.

Looking further out, the second week gets messy. From Monday the 31st through to the end of the forecast, the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets bigger but also more jumbled. By the time we get to the 6th and 7th of September, there’s a lot of energy (1890+), but it’s a strong, messy cross-shore wind. The waves are getting over 7ft, which is expert territory, and the conditions are poor. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a normal steamer is fine.

Basically, the only true standout is that Friday afternoon. Everything else is a battle with the wind or just too small. Keep your eyes on that forecast.

Rusty.

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