Flagler Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.03° N 80.89° W

Flagler Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Flagler Avenue sea temperature is
30.0° C
0.9° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flagler Avenue in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Flagler Avenue has lined up. Gotta be honest—it’s a rough stretch. The swell is gutless for most of the run, with combined swell energy barely gettin’ out of the low double digits for the first week. Lots of poor surf conditions, with just a few windows that are barely rideable.

Your first chance to even think about paddling out is right now, Wednesday morning, August 19th. The waves are tiny—just 0.4m (1 ft) of weak ESE swell at a short 10 seconds, energy a measly 31. Wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not total junk, but it’s not gonna get you stoked. Water temp is 30°C (86°F), which is about average for this time of year.

The next few days through the rest of August are flat. Swell hangs around 0.3m (1 ft), periods between 8-9 seconds, energy in the teens to twenties. A few mornings are glassy—like Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st with WSW winds—but honestly, with barely enough wave to push a log, it’s more about just floating. Saturday the 22nd morning has a clean 0.3m (1 ft) with light offshore, but still knee-high at best.

We finally get a tiny bump on the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th. Swell hits 0.7m (2 ft) from the ESE, period 9 seconds, energy 75. Wind is offshore from the SW at 25 km/h (16 mph) so it’ll be clean—but still only surfable in a very ordinary way. Friday morning the 28th gives us 0.5m (2 ft) with light offshore, clean but small.

The best of the bunch—the only real standout—is Saturday morning, August 29th. We’ve got 0.6m (2 ft) of E swell, period 10 seconds, with glassy conditions under WSW winds at 5 km/h (3 mph). Energy is 71—still weak, but this is the cleanest, glassiest window we get. The direction (E) is close to the break’s optimum NNE, so it might wrap a bit, but Flagler’s a beach/jetty so it’ll be soft. For beginners, this is actually a nice window: tiny, clean, no stress. Crowds are *often* here, so expect some company.

After that, the second week is even worse. Sunday the 30th morning stays glassy with 0.6m (2 ft), but by afternoon and into early September, the swell picks up in height but turns to junk: 1.0m to 1.2m (3 to 4 ft) from NE/ENE with periods of only 6 seconds—short, choppy, onshore. Even though energy climbs into the 100s, it’s poor surf. By September 3rd, we’re back to 0.7m (2 ft) of E swell at 10 seconds, with light cross-offshore in the morning—barely surfable again.

Bottom line: if you’re gonna paddle out, aim for Saturday morning August 29th. That’s your cleanest shot. Everything else is flat or blown-out junk. Flagler’s in a quiet spell, but that’s normal for the area—forecasts can turn, so keep an eye out. Until then, bring a book.

— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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24
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23
21
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9
Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
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5
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
10
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10
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15
WNW
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20
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High Tide
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
6:38AM1.07m
7:06PM1.38m
Low Tide
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
12:37PM0.14m
1:27AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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