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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 9 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 ACDTForecast 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
19.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Mar 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flatrock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flatrock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3298 | 1619 | 1383 | 949 | 734 | 647 | 1028 | 749 | 1361 | 690 | 395 | 314 | 243 | 281 | 672 | 382 | 561 | 980 | 999 | 831 | 729 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:47AM 0.39 | 5:19PM 0.32 | 12:40AM 0.43 | 3:31PM 0.25 | 12:47AM 0.46 | 1:58PM 0.26 | 12:59AM 0.47 | 1:26PM 0.32 | 1:13AM 0.47 | 1:24PM 0.39 | 1:26AM 0.45 | 1:34PM 0.46 | 1:40AM 0.43 | 1:50PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:54AM -0.00 | 6:38PM 0.32 | 8:37AM 0.04 | 5:59PM 0.24 | 8:10AM 0.07 | 6:24PM 0.17 | 7:47AM 0.09 | 6:50PM 0.11 | 7:34AM 0.08 | 7:16PM 0.07 | 7:31AM 0.06 | 7:42PM 0.04 | 7:34AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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.
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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