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Flatrock surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
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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
17.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Flatrock surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, gales from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | |
1580 | 1467 | 1942 | 1034 | 1811 | 1299 | 692 | 512 | 3747 | 4706 | 3999 | 4351 | 1415 | 1308 | 661 | 517 | 724 | 4972 | 5398 | 3462 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 12:00PM0.57m | 11:39PM0.23m | 12:27PM0.59m | 00:01AM0.23m | 12:54PM0.60m | 00:21AM0.23m | 1:23PM0.59m | 00:43AM0.23m | 1:53PM0.58m | 1:08AM0.23m | 2:25PM0.56m | 1:39AM0.23m | 3:00PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.03m | 7:34PM0.11m | 5:30AM0.02m | 8:00PM0.12m | 5:57AM0.01m | 8:28PM0.13m | 6:24AM0.01m | 8:59PM0.14m | 6:53AM0.02m | 9:35PM0.15m | 7:23AM0.04m | 10:20PM0.16m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | — | SW 15 | SW 10 |
5 | 43 | 1942 | 1034 | 1811 | 1299 | 692 | 491 | 188 | 32 | 18 | — | 619 | 410 | 661 | 517 | 241 | 72 | — | 1219 | 800 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 17 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 17 |
13 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 780 | — | — | 423 | 39 | — | — | — | 1026 | 38 | 220 | 145 | 288 | — | — | 186 | 1677 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 20 | — | W 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | SW 26 |
— | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 648 | 60 | — | 75 | 62 | — | — | — | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — |
1580 | 1467 | 1171 | — | — | 43 | 394 | 512 | 3747 | 4706 | 3999 | 4351 | 1415 | 1308 | 295 | 279 | 724 | 4972 | 5398 | 3462 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 692 | 871 | 872 | 172 | 42 | 204 | 632 | 884 | 624 | 624 | 762 | 871 | 884 | 1339 | 884 | 692 | 881 | 900 | 1177 | 1351 | 162 |
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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.











