Flynns Reef surf break

Flynns Reef surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia

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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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flynns Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 22nd May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
252
386
1041
659
410
277
144
130
82
98
86
107
231
224
390
212
304
585
597
139
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
NE
15
N
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
SE
15
SE
5
NNE
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
0
NE
5
SW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:10AM2.32m
4:09PM2.58m
4:04AM2.28m
4:55PM2.49m
5:00AM2.19m
5:39PM2.38m
5:58AM2.09m
6:24PM2.26m
6:59AM1.99m
7:09PM2.14m
8:04AM1.94m
7:57PM2.03m
9:11AM1.93m
Low Tide
9:33AM-0.04m
10:15PM0.57m
10:23AM0.12m
11:05PM0.55m
11:13AM0.32m
11:56PM0.54m
12:03PM0.54m
00:49AM0.55m
12:56PM0.74m
1:42AM0.55m
1:54PM0.91m
2:35AM0.55m
2:58PM1.03m
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
3
4
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
11
14
12
13
15
15
15
16
13
14
15
15
14
16
14
13
14
13
13
14
10
10
11
8
10
12
11
12
13
12
13
12
12
13
14
9
8
8
10
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
451
252
386
1041
659
410
277
144
130
82
98
86
76
231
224
390
212
304
3
3
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WSW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SSW
7
0.5
S
4
0.1
S
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
3
4
6
6
8
10
43
107
6
133
9
10
3
13
35
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
3
11
6
6
22
3
7
12
12
13
16
12
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
3
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1
SSW
6
Energy kJ
6
1
4
10
51
59
28
4
585
597
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
7
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
115
2
2
2
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Phillip Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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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