Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook for the Flatrock area, brought to you by Rusty.

First up, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The main event is a long-period SW groundswell that’s going to keep things interesting, but you’ll need to pick your windows carefully.

The week kicks off with a fantastic Tuesday morning at Flatrock. You’re looking at clean 7 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and glassy conditions from a light NNE breeze. The combined energy is strong (2092), and this is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up just as well with 6 ft and glassy conditions.

Wednesday morning is still rideable with 4 ft SW swell, but that cross-on wind from the NNW will mess with the surface a bit. By the afternoon, the wind kicks up to 12 mph, making it choppy and marginal. Thursday is a winner again though – clean 5 ft from the SSE in the morning, building to 7 ft in the afternoon with a light S breeze. The energy is moderate to strong (2456), and the waves are clean. This is a standout window.

Friday sees the swell push up to 8 ft, but the wind is cross-shore and strong, so it’s going to be a bit of a mess. Solid energy (6131) but not worth it unless you’re desperate. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off with howling winds and onshore conditions. The swell is big, 13 ft on Sunday, but it’s a complete washout – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The first half of the second week is a bust. Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th sees massive swell, but the wind is either onshore or strong cross-shore. On Wednesday the 12th, the swell hits 20 ft with energy through the roof (26466), but it’s way too big for this break and only for the most experienced. Thursday the 13th still has 13 ft, but the wind is turning more cross-on and light, so it’s still marginal.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th offer a bit of hope. Friday morning has 8 ft SSW swell, but the wind is onshore. Saturday morning, however, is a real standout for the second week. You’ve got a clean 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is strong (2525), and the conditions are clean. This is the best day in the second week.

Sunday the 16th is back to choppy with cross-winds, and Monday the 17th is marginal. But then, on Tuesday the 18th, we get a real treat. Offshore wind from the E, 10 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and energy is very strong (5432). This is exceptional for experts, and it’s the highlight of the whole outlook. The morning is glassy and clean. By Wednesday the 19th, the swell drops back to 7 ft, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s just okay.

So, the best on offer: Tuesday the 4th is a solid start, Thursday the 6th is clean and building, and Tuesday the 18th is a late-period gem with offshore winds. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty

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