Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for us here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s a heap of energy on the way, but the wind is gonna be a real pain for a good stretch.

First up, the standout is Thursday the 30th of July. Flatrock is firing early with a clean 8ft SSW groundswell, period a solid 13 seconds, and glassy offshore ESE wind at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on for this time of year. The combined energy is a healthy 2003 (moderate), and it’s all lining up for experienced surfers. This is the one to get out for. The afternoon stays clean too, with a bit more wind but still cross-off, holding the 7ft swell.

Friday the 31st drops off a bit. The swell eases to 5ft, but it’s still a clean SW groundswell. The wind goes cross-off in the morning, making it rideable, but the energy is moderate. It’s a good day for a longer board or a cruisy session.

Now, here’s where it gets gnarly. From Saturday the 1st of August right through to Monday the 3rd, the wind is howling. We’re seeing onshore and cross-on winds of 19 to 22 mph, with the swell jumping above 8ft. That’s expert-only territory, and with the wind, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy mess. The energy is strong (over 3000), but it’s not for the faint of heart or for paddle surfing. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

Tuesday the 4th of August brings a fresh start. The morning is clean again with a 6ft SSW swell, cross-off NE wind, and a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (1234). It’s a good, solid option.

We get a bit of a lull on Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th isn’t much better, but Friday the 7th of August morning has potential. An 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and cross-off NNE wind at 19 mph. The energy is strong (3020), but that wind is fresh. It’s clean, but it’s a paddle-out.

The real wildcard is Saturday the 8th of August afternoon. The swell jumps to 10ft from the WSW with a 19-second period, but the wind is onshore. The energy is off the charts at 10572 (very strong). It’s a big, powerful groundswell, but it’s going to be messy.

Sunday the 9th of August morning is a massive swell event. 13ft SW with a 16-second period, but onshore wind at 28 mph. The energy is immense (15495), but it’s too big for Flatrock, and the wind is howling. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a beast.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. We get some clean days, like Thursday the 13th of August morning with a 5ft SW groundswell, but the wind is strong. The real highlight at the end of the window is Friday the 14th of August. Morning is clean with a 10ft SW groundswell, a 19-second period, and cross-off wind. The energy is massive (6040). This is an exceptional day for expert surfers. The afternoon holds that same 10ft swell with a 19-second period and clean cross-off wind. This is a true standout for the end of the forecast, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday the 30th of July is your best early bet, and Friday the 14th of August is the one to watch for the end of the run. In between, there’s a lot of wind and big swell, so pick your sessions wisely.

Rusty.

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