Flatrock Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.68° S 135.32° E

Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Flatrock sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.2° 

Flatrock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Flatrock surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu at Flatrock. This is a reef break that needs a solid SW groundswell to get going, and it’s really only for the experienced crew – it can get heavy out there. The water temp is right around 59°F, which is totally normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We’ve got a messy start. From Friday the 21st through the weekend, there’s solid 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-16 second period, pushing through some serious energy (3687 to 3721). The catch: wind is cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Not a fun paddle. That long period might make it break a bit straight over this reef, but that’s the nature of a big groundswell. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but with these winds, it’ll be quiet.

Monday the 24th looks brighter. The swell drops to around 5ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and moderate energy (962). The big win is offshore wind from the E at 12 mph, giving us clean conditions. A little rain, but the surf will be good for the experienced surfer. This is a solid early window.

Then things get nasty. Tuesday the 25th – forget it. 12ft SW swell with a fresh cross-onshore wind, lumpy and dangerous. That’s big wave territory, experts only.

From Wednesday the 26th to Friday the 28th, it’s hit or miss. Wednesday is cross-shore and average. Thursday has a crazy long 21-second period from the SW, but it’s small (4ft) and the wind is strong cross-shore. Not great. But Friday morning, August 28 – that’s the gold. We’ve got 8ft SW swell with 16 seconds of period, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the NE at just 3 mph. The energy is strong (3349), conditions are clean, and this is the day for expert surfers to be out. The best session of the whole forecast. Friday afternoon stays clean but a little smaller.

After that, it’s a slow grind. End of August into early September shows smaller swells and more lumpy, windy days. August 31 has a very long 19-second period pulse, but onshore wind spoils it. Early September brings strong winds and messy chop – not worth the trouble.

The standout is Friday morning, August 28: Flatrock with 8ft SW swell, long 16-second period, clean cross-offshore breeze. If you’re advanced and ready for it, that’s the one. Monday the 24th is a good backup for a cleaner, smaller option.

Watch the tides, stay smart, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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3
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0
0
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1
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
2.5
SSW
17
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
21
2.4
SW
19
3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2668
3865
4084
3178
2880
2383
3721
2726
1576
902
671
4123
6287
4135
1919
1346
940
1108
1405
4280
5308
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NE
20
NNE
5
NNW
20
NE
20
E
20
ESE
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
N
20
NW
20
NNE
30
N
15
NNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:32PM0.34m
5:45AM0.35m
11:40AM0.42m
11:50AM0.47m
1:03AM0.20m
12:07PM0.52m
00:38AM0.23m
12:27PM0.55m
00:40AM0.28m
12:47PM0.57m
00:53AM0.33m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.30m
9:08PM0.04m
8:29AM0.35m
8:57PM0.06m
8:21PM0.08m
7:44PM0.09m
4:42AM0.16m
7:27PM0.08m
5:25AM0.10m
7:24PM0.07m
5:58AM0.06m
7:28PM0.05m
cloud
cloud
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7:01
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7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
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6:00
6:01
6:02
6:02
6:04
6:05
6:05
 mm
13
8
1
Temp °C
12
14
15
13
13
13
15
16
16
11
13
13
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14
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16
19
19
Feels °C
9
11
12
11
11
12
11
14
11
7
9
6
6
9
9
10
9
10
10
15
16
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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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