Surf spot

Flume

Forecast conditions and map view for Flume in Australia, VIC, Western Victoria. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Western Victoria
Coordinates: -38.3960, 142.4898

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	2.3	2.2	2.1	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.7	2.3	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.2	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	10.8	10.6	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.4	10.1	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.2	5.8	6.9	9.6	9.7	9.7	10.1	10.1	10.2	9.8	9.6	9.7	9.9	10.3	10.5	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.6	10.3	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.4	9.4	9.2	9.1	8.5	9.3	9.2	8.8
Wave energy (kJ)	1201	1048	963	891	806	727	638	568	525	490	432	396	366	333	301	253	250	229	219	192	184	161	51	77	221	531	951	1222	1358	1364	1469	1572	1588	1401	1442	1514	1587	1626	1616	1587	1496	1361	1215	1063	935	820	743	665	598	535	423	419	334	365	328	453
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	8.2	7.5	9.7	14.6	13.8	9.4	11.6	15.6	18.1	21.8	22.7	21.5	16.9	11.9	5.9	11.3	8.4	8.9	15.8	21.5	16.6	14.9	19.5	22.7	24.1	25.1	27.1	28.3	29.6	24.2	23	20.5	15.5	15.4	16.5	16.7	14.6	8.2	4.1	4.6	5.6	6.7	6.9	12.1	10	5.5	6.8	10	10.6	13.1	22.4	26	22.4	13.8	14.8
Wind direction	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWOffshore	WSWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross	WNWCross-off	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	NNECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore

Flume is a surf spot in Western Victoria, VIC, Australia, known for its exposed coastline and rugged Southern Ocean conditions. It typically offers powerful waves with a raw, wind- and swell-dependent setup, making it more suited to experienced surfers than beginners.

General character

Wave type: Often a reef or reef/rock-bottom style break
Best conditions: Usually works best with a solid swell and favorable winds
Wave quality: Can be powerful, fast, and hollow when it lines up
Crowds: Generally less crowded than metro Melbourne breaks, but conditions and access can limit regular surf traffic

What to expect

Cold water year-round: A thick wetsuit is typically needed
Exposure: The spot is influenced by strong Southern Ocean swells and changing weather
Hazards: Potentially shallow sections, rocks, strong currents, and heavy surf

Good for

Experienced surfers looking for challenging, uncrowded Victorian surf
Surfers comfortable in cold water and powerful surf

Caution

Conditions in Western Victoria can change quickly, and spots like Flume may have serious hazards. It’s smart to check: - local forecasts and swell direction - tide and wind conditions - local knowledge before paddling out