Flynns Reef surf break

Flynns Reef surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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Flynns Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flynns Reef sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flynns Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Flynns Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flynns Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flynns Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
8
2.1
WSW
10
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
10
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
855
667
590
284
857
2647
2802
3143
1707
3341
2085
1471
1083
828
392
255
209
236
368
347
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
30
NNW
30
WNW
45
WSW
50
SSW
45
SW
45
W
45
SW
40
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
5
SE
10
S
15
E
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
2:35PM2.34m
2:16AM2.03m
3:12PM2.35m
2:53AM2.03m
3:48PM2.32m
3:30AM2.01m
4:24PM2.29m
4:06AM1.96m
4:59PM2.24m
4:44AM1.91m
5:35PM2.18m
5:26AM1.87m
6:13PM2.13m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.80m
8:35AM0.27m
9:16PM0.79m
9:11AM0.29m
9:52PM0.80m
9:47AM0.34m
10:28PM0.83m
10:22AM0.40m
11:06PM0.85m
10:58AM0.48m
11:45PM0.86m
11:39AM0.58m
00:29AM0.84m
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
2
17
3
1
8
1
Temp °C
14
15
15
17
16
11
11
12
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
7
10
12
10
10
0
-1
2
3
4
5
7
9
9
11
9
11
12
14
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
8
0.2
SSW
19
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
58
408
667
590
118
36
785
392
255
99
78
368
347
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.9
SW
14
0.1
SE
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
4
128
19
44
284
4
108
209
236
34
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
130
18
44
98
5
7
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
8
2.1
WSW
10
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
10
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.5
ESE
3
Energy kJ
494
855
2
4
857
2647
2802
3143
1707
3341
2085
1471
1083
828
56
97
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
3
2
6
5
4
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
73
61
2
22
69
320
490
462
462
469
474
84
69
306
126
126
2
2
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Phillip Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
7
5
4
4
6
5
5
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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Information about the Flynns Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Flynns Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flynns Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flynns Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Flynns Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Flynns Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Flynns Reef is 32 km (20 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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