Flagler Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.03° N 80.89° W

Flagler Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Flagler Avenue sea temperature is
29.6° C
0.6° 

Flagler Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Flagler Avenue surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Avenue over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Flagler Avenue, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch for anyone who wants to actually catch a wave instead of just getting wet. There’s nothing on the table right now, and we’re looking at a solid run of tiny, weak surf that’s barely gonna show its face.

The water’s sitting at 85°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no worries there, but that’s the only thing that’s feeling normal. The wave energy is almost non-existent, with values mostly in the double digits—like 60, 33, 29—just weak, anemic pulses. We’re talking about knee-high slop at best, and often less. The swell direction is all over the place, mostly from the east, but it’s so small it doesn’t matter. The period is mostly short, under 10 seconds, which just means it’s messy, unorganized chop.

From Tuesday the 18th through the 26th, it’s a complete blank. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. A few mornings look glassy or have a light offshore wind, but it’s all on flat, unrideable surf. You’d be better off going for a swim. The wind will kick up in the afternoons, mostly from the southeast, making it even more of a washing machine.

There’s a tiny flicker of life early on Thursday the 27th. A 1ft swell from the east with a 15-second period shows up, and the energy jumps to a still-modest 100. It’s glassy in the morning, and that longer period should give it a bit more push. But it’s still small, and honestly, it’s just “surfable” rather than good. It’s the first real swell we’ve seen, and that long period is a plus, but don’t expect much.

Then we get another small bump on Friday the 28th. The swell picks up slightly to 2ft from the east with a 12-second period, and the energy gets into triple digits at 103. That’s the most energy we’ll see in this whole window. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore wind, which is a real positive. This is the standout, just barely. It’s still small, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The beach break might be a bit straight with that longer period, but it’s the pick.

There’s another little pulse at the end of the month, on the 29th. It’s 2ft to 2ft from the east-southeast, with similar energy around 100, but the afternoon wind gets onshore and messy. The morning is clean, but it’s not as good as Friday.

After that, we’re back into the small stuff. The first week of September looks like more of the same—small, weak east swells and not much to get excited about. The 1st has a clean offshore morning, but it’s only 2ft. The 2nd is similar, with a bit more energy but with a cross-onshore breeze in the afternoon.

The long range into the second week is just a promise of more tiny surf. It’s not worth planning your life around. For beginner surfers, a lot of this is barely enough to stand up on, but it’s also not dangerous, just underwhelming. For anyone with experience, it’s a board-choose-the-smallest-day kind of situation. The crowds might be light, which is a small silver lining, because there’s nothing to crowd around for.

So, my honest take: don’t get your hopes up. This is a flat spell. The most interesting day is Friday the 28th with that bigger energy reading (103) and clean morning, but it’s far from epic. Keep your eyes on the charts, because things like this don’t usually stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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11
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10
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Energy kJ
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49
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28
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39
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23
11
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
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5
WNW
15
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5
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15
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10
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15
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High Tide
1:18AM1.06m
2:01PM1.25m
2:12AM0.98m
2:57PM1.22m
3:09AM0.94m
3:56PM1.22m
4:08AM0.94m
4:51PM1.24m
5:03AM0.96m
5:41PM1.28m
5:53AM1.01m
6:26PM1.34m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.23m
7:25AM0.16m
8:24PM0.30m
8:17AM0.21m
9:25PM0.34m
9:12AM0.24m
10:25PM0.35m
10:09AM0.24m
11:20PM0.33m
11:02AM0.22m
00:08AM0.29m
11:51AM0.19m
00:50AM0.24m
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Temp °C
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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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