Flatrock surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 ACDT
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Flatrock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flatrock sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flatrock this week:

The surf forecast for Flatrock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 20th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
0
0
1
0
4
2
3
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SW
2.2
SSW
2
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121214141313141415151413131312211817161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37922352950750932651461464054395539258188038641992569291221071229810
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
35
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
35
S
30
S
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49AM
0.50
1:17PM
0.16
1:19AM
0.55
1:30PM
0.18
1:48AM
0.58
1:48PM
0.20
2:14AM
0.61
2:10PM
0.23
2:40AM
0.62
2:34PM
0.27
3:05AM
0.61
3:01PM
0.30
3:28AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
0.11
5:14PM
0.11
9:04AM
0.10
6:10PM
0.08
9:12AM
0.08
6:51PM
0.05
9:24AM
0.08
7:27PM
0.02
9:38AM
0.07
8:02PM
0.01
9:53AM
0.07
8:35PM
0.01
10:08AM
0.07
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37
Sunset8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161617171718191720201818171818181622221928
Feels °C (?)9111211131615152017151412141313918171526
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eyre Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Flatrock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eyre Peninsula, consider staying in Port Lincoln which is 49 km (30 miles) away.

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