Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down Flatrock. The first week is a bit of a dud, honestly. We’ve got a long period SW groundswell starting Friday the 17th, but the wind is all over the place. Friday morning the 17th has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, so there’s serious energy out there, but that north wind is blowing at 12 mph, making it a cross-chop. It’s messy. Water temp is around 60°F, which is average for the season.

From Friday the 17th all the way through Wednesday the 23rd, it’s mostly onshore or cross-shore winds, choppy conditions, and nothing is clean. Sunday morning the 19th has a tiny 2ft swell – forget it.

Now, Thursday the 23rd morning is the first real sign of life. A solid 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and finally a clean SSE cross-off wind at 9 mph. The energy is strong at 3463. This is for experienced surfers only – 10ft is big, and the reef will be working. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a little.

The standout session, the one you wake up early for, is Friday the 24th. Morning shows an 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, with a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the east. That’s perfect. The energy is massive at 4338, but the waves will be clean and lined up. Get in the water early. Afternoon goes cross-shore, so don’t sleep in.

After that, the 25th and 26th see the wind turning onshore again, but the swell hangs around. It’s a shame.

Then, Monday the 27th morning is a big one. A 12ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and the energy is 7229 – that’s serious ocean power. The wind is cross-shore at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy, but for the big-wave crew, that’s the call. The afternoon is a 13ft wave with fresh onshore wind – more of a kite day.

The 28th and 29th drop back to 8ft and 6ft with clean cross-off winds, so there’s fun to be had. Crowds can be an issue sometimes, so keep your head on a swivel.

The real finale is the 31st of July and the 1st of August. The 31st afternoon has a 13ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, energy over 10,000, and light cross-shore wind. That’s expert territory. Then August 1st morning is a 13ft SW swell, and by the afternoon it’s a 15ft SSW with a 16-second period and an energy reading of 17138. That’s absolutely massive. The wind is light, but the swell is so big the forecast says it might be too big for the break itself. That’s a day to watch from the cliffs.

For the regular surfer, go for Friday the 24th morning. For the big-wave guys, you’ve got a window from the 27th through the 1st of August. Respect the ocean.

Rusty.

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