Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a proper mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks. We start off with a bit of a wait, but when the surf shows, it’s gonna be solid. The first decent window doesn’t really open until Monday the 31st of August – that’s the first real recommendation for a paddle. Up until then, it’s a bit of a non-event, so hold tight.

So, for the main event: Flatrock is our only real option, and it’s a reef break for the advanced crew. Water temp’s sitting at 59.4°, which is about normal for this time of year, no surprises there.

Monday the 31st of August, morning session – this is your standout. We’ve got a clean 8.2 ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping at 7457 – strong stuff. Wind is a NE breeze at 9 mph, blowing cross-off, so it’ll be glassy and clean. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so if you can get out early, you’ll have it sweet. The long period means it’ll be better-shaped with more power, but at a beach it can straighten out – being a reef, Flatrock should handle it beautifully. This one’s for the experienced surfers, as 8.2 ft is pushing it for beginners.

After that, the week turns to junk. Tuesday through Saturday are all blown out with strong onshore winds and messy conditions, no scores worth a mention. There’s a solid gap of poor surf here.

Sunday the 6th of September, morning – we get a reprieve. NNE wind at 16 mph cross-off, and a clean 8.2 ft swell from the SW at 14 seconds. Combined energy’s at 2724, moderate. It’s only a marginal call, but if you’re keen, it’s clean. The water’s still around the same temp, no anomaly.

Monday the 7th of September, afternoon – another flicker. Clean conditions again with a SSE breeze at 25 mph cross-off, and a 7.9 ft swell from the SW, but this time the period jumps to 21 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy is huge at 8830. That’s some serious push, and it’ll be hollow and powerful. Expert territory for sure. Crowds could be around.

Tuesday the 8th of September – both morning and afternoon look interesting. The swell holds at 11.5 ft from the SW with a 17 second period. Morning has a S cross-shore breeze at 16 mph, and afternoon goes lighter with a SSW breeze at 9 mph. Combined energy is 7878 and then a massive 10300 in the arvo. That’s strong to very strong energy. The afternoon is the pick here – gentle cross-shore chop, still clean enough for the experts. This is too big for beginners.

Wednesday the 9th of September – still big, but wind goes cross-onshore. Morning is the better call with 11.5 ft swell and 18 second period, gentle cross-onshore breeze. Energy at 8370. It’s marginal but doable for the experienced.

Thursday the 10th of September, morning – now this is a cracker, but only for the very brave. Glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at just 3 mph, and a massive 14.8 ft swell from the SW with a 16 second period. Combined energy is off the charts at 18321 – that’s very strong energy. The forecast says it’s too big for the break, so this is for hardcore experts only. If you’re not on a gun and you don’t know the reef, stay on the beach.

Saturday the 12th of September, morning – glassy again, ESE breeze at 3 mph, with a 8.2 ft swell from the SW at 16 seconds. Combined energy 4375. This is excellent for experienced surfers, clean and powerful. Crowds possible.

Sunday the 13th of September, morning – another standout. Clean cross-off wind from the NE at 9 mph, 11.5 ft swell from the SW at 17 seconds. Combined energy 6625. This is exceptional for experts – long period, strong energy, clean faces.

Monday the 14th of September – it all goes a bit wild again. Morning has a fresh cross-shore wind, and the swell jumps to 13.1 ft – too messy and big. The afternoon sees 16.4 ft from the SW at 14 seconds, with a NW cross-onshore wind at 22 mph. Combined energy hits 15657, but it’s lumpy and blown out – only for the kamikaze crew.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are Monday the 31st of August morning for a solid, clean session, and Sunday the 13th of September morning for that exceptional clean power. Everything else in

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