Flat Rocks Beach (WA) Surf Guide

Flat Rocks Beach (WA) in North West WA is an exposed beach and reef break that has very reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer left-handers and in addition, both left and right reef breaks add variety. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.

Flat Rocks Beach (WA) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef3very consistent
21.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Flat Rocks Beach (WA):

The best conditions reported for surf at Flat Rocks Beach (WA) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Flat Rocks Beach (WA) (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Flat Rocks Beach (WA) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 51% of the time in June while 48% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 1% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
51%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
48%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
1%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Flat Rocks Beach (WA) Location Map

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Flat Rocks Beach (WA) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 01:31 Local Time
WedThursday 07
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
Period (s) 16 16 16 16
Wind (km/h)
20
25
25
30
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
off off

Swell History at Flat Rocks Beach (WA)

Surf stats for Flat Rocks Beach (WA), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Flat Rocks Beach (WA)

Wind stats for Flat Rocks Beach (WA), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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