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Flatrock Surf Forecast
/ SA – Eyre Peninsula (19 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Flatrock surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, near gales from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | |
392 | 290 | 214 | 243 | 264 | 276 | 305 | 917 | 1329 | 1299 | 957 | 729 | 716 | 478 | 890 | 554 | 1077 | 1167 | 7557 | 6623 | 3233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:53AM0.42m | 10:11PM0.25m | 11:12AM0.48m | 10:45PM0.24m | 11:35AM0.53m | 11:14PM0.23m | 12:00PM0.57m | 11:39PM0.23m | 12:27PM0.59m | 00:01AM0.23m | 12:54PM0.60m | 00:21AM0.23m | 1:23PM0.59m | 00:43AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.18m | 3:52AM0.10m | 6:13PM0.15m | 4:16AM0.07m | 6:40PM0.12m | 4:40AM0.05m | 7:07PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.03m | 7:34PM0.11m | 5:30AM0.02m | 8:00PM0.12m | 5:57AM0.01m | 8:28PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | — | — | SSW 21 |
 kJ | 192 | 159 | 109 | 61 | 264 | 276 | 305 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 957 | 60 | 716 | 478 | 890 | 554 | 199 | 1167 | — | — | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 392 | 290 | 214 | 139 | 84 | 64 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 459 | 31 | 357 | 69 | 361 | 78 | 386 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | S 20 | — | SE 7 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 63 | 168 | 243 | 41 | 20 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 62 | 49 | — | — | — | 3 | 45 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 57 | 917 | 1329 | 1299 | 858 | 729 | — | — | 21 | 239 | 1077 | 976 | 7557 | 6623 | 3233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 44 | 162 | 315 | 321 | 742 | 871 | 698 | 74 | 42 | 305 | 1125 | 1067 | 871 | 1120 | 1120 | 1339 |
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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.
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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