Flat Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 151.79° E

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Flat Rock sea temperature is
19.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Flat Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Flat Rock surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flat Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Flat Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flat Rock in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flat Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.6
S
5
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
1
SSE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
35
21
12
7
17
9
13
36
27
36
35
65
35
23
36
33
44
49
64
71
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
N
10
NE
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
ESE
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
NNW
5
N
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
Wind State
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:12AM1.32m
4:56PM1.61m
5:16AM1.30m
5:48PM1.73m
6:20AM1.30m
6:40PM1.84m
7:20AM1.31m
7:32PM1.93m
8:18AM1.32m
8:24PM1.98m
9:14AM1.33m
9:15PM1.98m
10:09AM1.33m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.57m
10:20AM0.42m
11:26PM0.47m
11:10AM0.41m
00:27AM0.36m
12:02PM0.40m
1:25AM0.26m
12:54PM0.39m
2:21AM0.19m
1:48PM0.40m
3:15AM0.15m
2:42PM0.42m
4:07AM0.14m
3:36PM0.46m
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
Temp °C
21
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
20
19
21
21
18
18
18
17
18
19
18
20
21
Feels °C
20
16
17
17
16
17
17
19
19
18
20
20
17
19
18
17
17
18
17
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
S
5
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
S
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
60
35
21
12
17
9
7
13
15
27
36
35
36
101
68
18
21
30
49
64
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
Energy kJ
39
20
17
28
7
11
9
4
2
12
11
4
2
35
23
36
33
44
60
57
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
12
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
5
21
20
23
5
9
17
14
3
5
4
3
6
5
6
22
69
11
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
ENE
7
1
SSE
6
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
Energy kJ
26
17
36
65
3
34
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
44
44
28
31
0
0
31
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
4
5
5
4
4
2
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Flat Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Flat Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flat Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flat Rock 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 (Flat Rock) 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 Flat Rock 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Flat Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Port Stephens, Cessnock and Central Coast.

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