Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Avenue surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagler Avenue this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagler Avenue in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Avenue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. Let's be real, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and lifeless for Flagler Avenue. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and messy conditions ahead. The water temp is sitting around 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock to the system.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of Friday, August 28th. Even then, it's just a small 2ft swell from the ESE with a clean offshore wind, something you'd call 'surfable but very ordinary.' Those conditions are a bit of a tease. The same goes for the morning of Saturday, August 29th, with a similar 2ft swell from the east. You’ll be scratching for every little runner.
Then there's a bit of a gap. The next decent chance rolls in on the morning of Sunday, August 30th. We get a 2ft groundswell from the east with a glassy, clean surface. The swell period is a solid 13 seconds, so there’s some energy behind it, but it’s still not much. It’s the best of a pretty average lot, but don’t expect barrels.
Monday, September 1st, is probably the standout, but it's a long way off. The morning brings a 2ft east swell and a 13-second period, again glassy and clean. It’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your expectations in check.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, Flagler Avenue is a beginner's playground or a longboarder’s flat-day session. If you’re an expert looking for power, you’ll be sorely disappointed. The long-period groundswells around August 30th and September 1st will be best for a point or reef, but on a beach/jetty setup like this, they might just break too straight. The setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 11 |
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28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 131 | 12 | 13 | 43 | 21 | 9 | 35 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 4 | 21 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 11 | E 7 |
28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | E 15 | S 4 | ESE 4 | E 13 | E 8 | ESE 4 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 2 | — | 12 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 7 | E 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 14 | 12 | — | 11 | 11 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 8 | SW 4 | — | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 12 | — | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SSW 3 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 39 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 131 | — | 13 | 19 | 1 | — | 35 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 578 | 638 | 1471 | 977 | 1083 | 854 | 1083 | 505 | 82 | 82 | 134 | 1337 | 82 | 6 | 1194 | 28 | 82 | 886 | 43 |
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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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