
Surf Forecasts:
Flatrock surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flatrock this week:
The surf forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3097 | 2692 | 2483 | 2243 | 1480 | 947 | 784 | 585 | 471 | 428 | 435 | 527 | 2208 | 1526 | 1931 | 1506 | 1407 | 1154 | 1822 | 2421 | 1408 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09PM0.28m | 1:50AM0.62m | 1:23PM0.27m | 2:14AM0.61m | 1:37PM0.27m | 2:39AM0.59m | 1:50PM0.27m | 3:06AM0.56m | 2:02PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.52m | 2:10PM0.25m | 4:06AM0.47m | 1:58PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM-0.01m | 8:38AM0.09m | 7:04PM-0.02m | 9:02AM0.12m | 7:24PM-0.02m | 9:26AM0.14m | 7:45PM-0.01m | 9:54AM0.17m | 8:05PM0.01m | 10:30AM0.20m | 8:22PM0.05m | 11:35AM0.22m | 8:30PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1399 | 1602 | 2197 | 2243 | 1480 | 947 | 784 | 585 | 471 | 428 | 435 | 527 | 2208 | 1526 | 1931 | 1506 | 1407 | 1154 | 1822 | 2421 | 1408 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 92 | 521 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 376 | 1053 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 16 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 13 | — |
3097 | 2692 | 2483 | 228 | 127 | 64 | 54 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 2200 | 54 | — | 50 | 72 | 120 | — | 1693 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 315 | 894 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 74 | 0 | 153 | 126 | 74 | 152 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 871 | 152 | 153 | 126 | 74 | 152 | 152 |
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Information about the Flatrock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flatrock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flatrock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flatrock 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 (Flatrock) 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 Flatrock 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.
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