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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 pm Sunday 17 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
17.7° 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 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | |
1346 | 940 | 748 | 855 | 1022 | 821 | 676 | 661 | 917 | 1606 | 1289 | 1079 | 535 | 978 | 1273 | 1253 | 865 | 888 | 424 | 1234 | 956 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:20AM0.18m | 1:21PM0.66m | 00:13AM0.17m | 1:53PM0.63m | 11:55PM0.19m | 2:25PM0.59m | 11:25PM0.22m | 2:56PM0.52m | 3:26PM0.46m | 3:53PM0.39m | 4:15PM0.32m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM-0.02m | 8:54PM0.13m | 5:58AM-0.04m | 9:36PM0.18m | 6:20AM-0.05m | 10:25PM0.22m | 6:44AM-0.03m | 7:08AM0.02m | 7:23AM0.08m | 7:00AM0.15m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 1346 | 940 | 748 | 253 | 164 | 460 | 676 | 428 | 506 | 1606 | 1289 | 1079 | 535 | 978 | 1273 | 1253 | 865 | 888 | 424 | 1234 | 956 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 11 | 19 | 72 | — | 263 | 522 | 600 | 661 | 917 | 513 | — | — | 208 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 249 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 7 | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 855 | 1022 | 821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 10 | 10 | — | 158 | 933 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 317 | 315 | 698 | 698 | 126 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 74 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 162 | 126 | 153 | 152 |
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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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