Surf Forecasts:
Flatrock surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1656 | 5810 | 3716 | 6601 | 4920 | 4136 | 3183 | 2061 | 1648 | 1297 | 1005 | 754 | 866 | 786 | 1014 | 1083 | 1399 | 3552 | 4258 | 3114 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:14AM0.37m | 1:25PM0.32m | 9:36AM0.38m | 11:03AM0.43m | 11:41AM0.48m | 00:33AM0.15m | 12:12PM0.52m | 00:30AM0.18m | 12:39PM0.56m | 00:43AM0.21m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.06m | 11:31AM0.32m | 10:24PM0.07m | 10:29PM0.09m | 9:39PM0.11m | 8:23PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.13m | 8:04PM0.10m | 4:59AM0.10m | 8:03PM0.09m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1656 | 5810 | 3716 | 6601 | 4920 | 4136 | 3183 | 2061 | 1648 | 1297 | 1005 | 754 | 866 | 786 | 1014 | 1083 | 1399 | 3552 | 4258 | 3114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | — | NW 7 | SW 22 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 30 | 67 | 43 | 181 | 229 | 2 | 7 | 518 | — | 103 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 8 | 19 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 14 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1131 | 3632 | — | 4833 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 871 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 74 | 74 | 361 | 162 | 153 | 153 | 42 | 42 | 151 | 42 | 44 | 151 | 44 | 204 | 162 | 74 |
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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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