Surf & Wetsuit Guides

Wetsuit fit, thickness and care, plus where and how to surf around Australia. Written from Sydney, where the seasons run opposite to yours.

Practical guides from the Flatrock Surf team in Sydney. Work out which wetsuit thickness suits your water temperature, how a suit should fit and how to make it last, then plan your next trip with our beach and surf-trip guides. The same thinking goes into our 3/2mm fullsuit and 1.5mm wetsuit top.

The 5 Best Campsites Near Surf Beaches in NSW - Flatrock Surf

The 5 Best Campsites Near Surf Beaches in NSW (2026 Guide)

January 16, 2021

Five NSW campsites right near surf beaches, with the surf spots close by, things to do and an amenities comparison. Updated for spring 2026.

Where to Surf in Jervis Bay? Jervis Bay Surf Spots - Flatrock Surf

Where to Surf in Jervis Bay? 4 Best Surf Spots

January 16, 2021

Four solid surf spots within reach of Huskisson, from the beginner-friendly Caves Beach to the punchy beach break at Culburra. Here's where to paddle out in Jervis Bay.

The 14 Best Surf Photographers on Instagram in 2021 - Flatrock Surf

How to Find the Best Surf Photography on Instagram in 2026

January 16, 2021

Skip the endless scroll. Search the wave, follow the credits back to the photographer and build a feed that's actually worth opening. Tasmanian slabs, Teahupo'o barrels, it's all in there.

The 17 Best Local Custom Surfboard Shapers in Australia

January 16, 2021

Before you go forking out cash for your next factory-made generic shortboard, consider grabbing yourself a silky, hand-cut board from one of these local custom boardshapers. In no particular order,...

The 11 Best Surf Barrels & Tubes in Surfing History

January 12, 2021

There is no better feeling in the world than getting a barrel (or tube) while surfing. If you can’t experience the real thing, the next best option is to check...

Which Wetsuit Thickness is Best for USA?

October 13, 2020

So you're about to purchase a wetsuit and you're not sure which thickness is right for US water temperatures. The right thickness depends on where in the US you're surfing...

What is the Australian Grand Slam of Surfing?

September 8, 2020

The Australian Grand Slam of Surfing is a series of three WSL professional surfing events held at the following locations: Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast: South Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast, QLD...

Surfboard Buying Guide (Shortboard) - Which Specifications Are Right For Me?

September 7, 2020

This is a comprehensive buying guide for anyone looking to purchase a new short, fibreglass surfboard (i.e. shortboard). This guide includes a surfboard volume calculator and other useful tips about...

The 12 Best Surf Beaches in Sydney

July 16, 2020

Keen to go for a surf? Don’t waste your weekend driving around aimlessly looking for waves. Check out our list below of The 12 Best Surf Beaches in Sydney so...

The 9 Best Surfboards for Beginners in 2020

July 3, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of the 9 Best Surfboards for Beginners below. Before we begin let’s cover some of the basics… Should I Buy a Shortboard or Longboard? Generally...

What's The Best Warm-Up Routine for Surfing?

November 1, 2019

The best warm-up routine for surfing. Don't risk injury this summer. Do a proper warm-up before you get in the water. We recommend a routine that addresses your body's overall mobility. Select 6 exercises...