
Surf Forecasts:
Flynns Reef surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with WSW swell.
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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flynns Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flynns Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 686 | 746 | 1880 | 2266 | 2930 | 3156 | 1823 | 2913 | 2281 | 3242 | 2845 | 1273 | 919 | 576 | 330 | 232 | 121 | 96 | 73 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:46AM2.01m | 00:33AM2.08m | 12:40PM2.04m | 1:32AM2.20m | 1:29PM2.08m | 2:20AM2.31m | 2:12PM2.12m | 3:03AM2.38m | 2:52PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.41m | 3:30PM2.17m | 4:20AM2.40m | 4:06PM2.16m | 4:56AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.60m | 6:41AM0.77m | 7:02PM0.46m | 7:37AM0.75m | 7:49PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.72m | 8:31PM0.25m | 9:07AM0.69m | 9:10PM0.20m | 9:45AM0.69m | 9:48PM0.19m | 10:21AM0.70m | 10:24PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 |
404 | 686 | 746 | 1880 | 2266 | 2930 | 3156 | 1823 | 1624 | — | 3242 | 2845 | 1273 | 919 | 576 | 330 | 232 | 121 | 96 | 73 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
13 | 424 | 199 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 49 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — |
— | 7 | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | E 3 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | — | SE 3 | ESE 5 |
53 | 5 | — | 6 | 7 | 1857 | 1919 | — | 2913 | 2281 | 2042 | 1737 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 20 | — | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 84 | 491 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 7 | 267 | 0 |
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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.










