Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to focus on, and it’s a bit of a tricky one. It’s a reef setup, so don’t expect a forgiving beach break – this one’s for the experienced crew.

The period kicks off with a massive pulse of energy. The first few days, from Saturday the 1st through Monday the 3rd, are a write-off. The wind is howling out of the north and west, and it’s either cross or onshore, making the ocean a lumpy, choppy mess. We’re talking a strong breeze that’s just smashing things up. Wait it out, don’t bother paddling out.

We finally get a window for the experienced surfers early on Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. The wind drops right out, going glassy with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell is a solid 7 ft, but it’s got some serious grunt – a 17-second period groundswell with a combined energy of 2271. That’s a lot of power moving through. A long period like this on a reef can be a thing of beauty, offering up some proper, well-shaped lines. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The best of the best, the true standout, is locked in for Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. The swell drops back a touch to 4 ft, but the period is a dreamy 18 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and the quality will be there for the surfers who know what they’re doing. This is a big one to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind, this spot can get a crowd, so you might have some company out there.

Thursday the 6th is okay, but the wind gets a little onshore, and the energy is a bit weaker. Then Friday the 7th brings a massive 10 ft swell with a 19-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-off. That’s a lot of water moving, with a combined energy of 6035. That’s big, powerful, and only for the experts.

The second week gets chaotic. There’s a huge, messy swell arriving on the 10th of August, with a 13 ft wave and a combined energy of over 10,000. But the wind is onshore and messy. The 11th and 12th are just plain nasty, with gale-force winds and near-gale conditions that will make it a washing machine. Unless you’re a kite surfer, don’t even think about it.

Things settle down a bit towards the 15th and 16th. The 15th of August, Saturday morning and afternoon, looks promising with a clean 7 ft swell and a light cross-off breeze. It’s a good, solid option for the end of the run, but it’s not the same quality as that Wednesday afternoon window.

Overall, the clear winner is the Wednesday afternoon on the 5th of August. That’s your session. The Tuesday morning on the 4th is a solid second. The rest is a lot of waiting for the wind to play nice, or dealing with swell that’s just too big and messy.

Rusty.

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