Flinders Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE, E

Wind

S

Surf Height

Overhead.

Tide

Low to medium tides are best.

Flinders Beach Surf Guide

Flinders Beach offers fun and occasionally hollow beach break.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

A fun setup for proficient surfers.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Gets a bit aggro when it's pumping.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can get busy.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fickle beach break that can get hollow and heavy on the right swell.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Current and rips get strong during long-period swells.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

About as clean and beautiful as it gets.

Hazards

Heavy waves, shallow sand bar, sharks.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish

Access

Take a ferry or water taxi from Cleveland to the north end of the island, or boat/paddle across the seaway to the south end.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

Year-round.

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