Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Avenue surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, E swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 14s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagler Avenue this week:
The surf forecast for Flagler Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flagler Avenue in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Avenue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Flagler Avenue over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for a solid stretch. The first surfable day that even gets a nod isn't until Monday the 7th of September, and even then, it’s only just barely surfable. That’s a long gap of near-flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions from now until then. We’re talking over a week of poor surf, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.
Monday the 7th of September morning finally shows a glimmer of life. Flagler Avenue is seeing a small swell of 2ft from the NE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW, and the combined energy is up to 67 (moderate). It’s clean, but the waves are very ordinary. This is for the patient surfer, not a standout.
The next morning, Tuesday the 8th of September, offers a similar story. We’ve got 2ft from the NE again, period 9 seconds, with glassy conditions thanks to a light NW wind. The energy is a bit stronger at 84 (moderate), but still, it’s just surfable, not great. The morning of Wednesday the 9th of September is also glassy, with a 2ft swell from the ENE, period 11 seconds, and energy of 96 (moderate). These are the best windows in the whole forecast, but they’re small, and the quality is barely on the radar.
For the rest of the period, the afternoons get choppy or cross-on, and the mornings stay small. There’s nothing here that’s a true standout. The water temp is about 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re sitting there waiting for a set that never comes.
If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with stronger cross-shore winds might look more interesting than the paddle scene. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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17 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 80 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 32 | 41 | 58 | 40 | 28 | 43 | 18 | 39 | 27 | 38 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:44PM1.41m | 7:58AM1.21m | 8:21PM1.43m | 8:37AM1.29m | 8:57PM1.43m | 9:15AM1.36m | 9:34PM1.40m | 9:55AM1.41m | 10:11PM1.36m | 10:37AM1.45m | 10:52PM1.30m | 11:23AM1.47m | 11:37PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.10m | 2:41PM0.05m | 3:09AM0.07m | 3:23PM0.05m | 3:44AM0.05m | 4:06PM0.06m | 4:20AM0.04m | 4:51PM0.10m | 4:59AM0.04m | 5:41PM0.15m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | 5 | 23 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 14 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 |
6 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 41 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 27 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 9 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 15 | E 13 | E 12 |
6 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | NE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | 5 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 16 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SW 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 9 | SE 3 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 4 | E 7 | NE 3 | — |
17 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | — | 80 | 4 | — | 33 | 32 | — | 58 | 40 | — | 43 | 13 | 39 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1915 | 82 | 854 | 1579 | 39 | 6 | 678 | 6 | 566 | 854 | 886 | 742 | 1933 | 1083 | 1083 | 1083 | 1087 | 1114 | 1305 | 82 |
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Information about the Flagler Avenue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flagler Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flagler Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flagler Avenue 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 (Flagler Avenue) 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 Flagler Avenue 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.
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