Flynns Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way.

Straight up, it’s been a tough start. We’ve got a real gap here with nothing rideable from now until the end of Friday, July 4th. The wind is howling out of the west and southwest at 31 mph and 22 mph, just trashing what would otherwise be some serious southwest groundswell. You don't want to be out there.

Things finally start to turn around on Sunday morning, July 5th. It’s not perfect yet, but we’ve got the first real window of clean conditions. Flynns Reef is the only game in town, and it’s our standout early in the period. The swell drops a bit to 7 ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds, bringing proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at (3945). The real winner here is the wind – a light ESE breeze that’s cross-offshore. That’s going to groom the reef nicely. Sunday afternoon goes even better with a clean 7 ft SSW swell and fresh offshore ESE wind at 19 mph. This is a proper window for experienced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning on July 6th is small and clean, with 4 ft from the SW and very long period at 15 seconds. The energy is weak (547) but it’s clean with a light cross-off breeze. Good for fins and a quiet session. Monday afternoon is even smaller and glassy.

The next real standout comes later in the week. On Thursday morning, July 9th, we get a clean 4 ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) with a moderate offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph. Combined energy is moderate (763). The report says “expect very good surf conditions” – and with that offshore wind on a consistent reef break, this is your morning to score. It’s small but clean and lined up.

We have to be patient through some lumpy, windy, and poor-quality days after that. The period from July 11th to 13th is mostly messy with cross-shore winds. July 14th and 15th see a big spike in swell again – 10 ft to 12 ft from the SW – but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore near gale force, so it’s a washout.

Late in the run, on Saturday July 18th, there’s a little cleanup for the small stuff, with 2 ft to 2 ft SW groundswell and light breezes. It’s clean but tiny.

Bottom line: your best bet is Sunday morning, July 5th and Thursday morning, July 9th at Flynns Reef. Both have clean wind, proper SW groundswell, and that reef is going to hold well. The big swells in between are blown out. Pick your windows.

Rusty.

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