Flat Rock surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Flat Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flat Rock sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flat Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Flat Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flat Rock in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 7th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 7th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 8th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flat Rock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
1.5
NE
0.8
E
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
NE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
1.3
S
0.4
ENE
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)888886857889869888999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4545516911315680117362297133795010125221222252515
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
ESE
10
N
10
E
30
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
25
NE
15
N
10
NNW
15
ENE
25
SW
5
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
N
30
NE
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29AM
1.76
8:57PM
1.45
9:14AM
1.83
9:48PM
1.39
10:00AM
1.87
10:41PM
1.32
10:50AM
1.85
11:38PM
1.24
11:41AM
1.80
12:38AM
1.17
12:37PM
1.71
1:45AM
1.12
1:37PM
1.61
2:59AM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
0.13
2:48AM
0.21
3:48PM
0.09
3:32AM
0.25
4:41PM
0.10
4:18AM
0.33
5:38PM
0.14
5:07AM
0.42
6:37PM
0.21
6:01AM
0.52
7:39PM
0.28
7:03AM
0.62
8:44PM
0.34
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:47--5:46--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------1-12---442---2
Temp. °C192218192019222422293221222319161717202415
Feels °C (?)13191417161421212028312121211512121518217
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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 12 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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