Flatrock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Flatrock over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a holding pattern. The first few days are a write-off with messy, choppy conditions and onshore winds. The waiting game starts now. From Sunday the 19th through to Wednesday the 23rd, it’s a real battle – the wind is all over the place and the waves are chopped up, offering nothing worth your time. The waiting game starts now.

The first real flicker of hope shows up on Thursday, 30 July. The morning has a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (2229), and the conditions are described as clean. This is for experienced surfers, but it’s the first sign of quality. The swell period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell running, but at a reef break like Flatrock, that long period should wrap in nicely. Be ready for a dawn patrol session.

The real standout, though, is the Friday, 31 July. The afternoon session is the pick of the entire forecast. The wind drops to dead calm – glassy conditions – with a 5 ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (850), but the complete lack of wind makes up for it. The word is “glassy,” and that’s the kind of magic that Flatrock can deliver. The swell direction is a solid match for the optimum, and the consistency is fairly consistent. This is the one to circle on the calendar. You’ll want to be in the water.

Then, into the first week of August, the swell holds. Saturday, 1 August, has a glassy 3 ft SW swell in the afternoon. It’s small but clean. Then Sunday, 2 August, the morning pulls in a 4 ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is picking up (1657). A clean cross-off breeze makes it stand out. And Monday, 3 August, the morning session has a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean conditions, and moderate energy (1539). The second week is looking a lot more promising, but it’s still a little way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for paddling, but if you’re a kite surfer, some of those windy, lumpy days in the middle of the week might get you going. For the rest of us, the real window opens on the 30th, with the 31st being the absolute best day for a glassy, clean session at Flatrock. The second week has some solid potential, too.

Rusty signing off.

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