Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Avenue surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Avenue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I've gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn't want to cooperate. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of tiny, weak surf with nothing that even comes close to a proper ride. From now right through to the 21st of August, you'll be struggling to find anything worth paddling out for.
Let's start with the only spot on the cards, Flagler Avenue. This is a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, and it's a beginner-friendly wave. Right now, the water's sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 2° off the long-term average. Not a major shock, but you'll feel it.
The whole forecast is a write-off. From Thursday the 6th of August through to the 21st of August, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The swell height barely cracks 2ft, with periods stuck between 6 and 9 seconds – that's short-period, wind-driven junk. The combined wave energy is weak, ranging from 12 to 205 (mostly under 100), so there's just no power in the water. The wind is a constant issue too, mostly cross-onshore or cross-shore, with a few glassy or clean windows in the mornings – like Tuesday the 11th morning, Wednesday the 12th morning, Friday the 14th morning, Saturday the 15th morning, Sunday the 16th morning, and Tuesday the 18th morning – but with barely 1.0ft to 2ft of swell, it's still a flat, unrideable mess.
There's no standout day here. The swell direction is coming from the east-southeast, which is not the optimum for Flagler Avenue (that's north-northeast), so the waves are never going to line up well. Crowds are often an issue here, but right now, it's probably empty – and for good reason. With such small, weak, and poorly-directed swell, it's barely even a ripple. Honestly, if you're desperate, the whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, but even then, you'd be fighting for scraps.
Sorry, folks, but this is a blank run. It's a normal thing for this area every now and then – the forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about. Keep an eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 34 | 43 | 114 | 203 | 163 | 136 | 133 | 82 | 57 | 54 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:36PM1.34m | 2:46AM1.01m | 3:43PM1.38m | 3:55AM1.01m | 4:49PM1.44m | 5:04AM1.05m | 5:52PM1.51m | 6:09AM1.12m | 6:51PM1.56m | 7:09AM1.21m | 7:45PM1.59m | 8:04AM1.29m | 8:36PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.19m | 8:56AM-0.01m | 10:12PM0.17m | 10:03AM-0.03m | 11:19PM0.12m | 11:10AM-0.08m | 00:20AM0.05m | 12:14PM-0.12m | 1:16AM-0.02m | 1:14PM-0.17m | 2:07AM-0.08m | 2:10PM-0.18m | 2:55AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 163 | 136 | 3 | 82 | 57 | 3 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 43 | 114 | 203 | — | — | 133 | — | — | 54 | — | — | 37 | — | — | 23 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 916 | 1576 | 1229 | 916 | 566 | 644 | 151 | 1083 | 6 | 106 | 1177 | 6 | 82 | 151 | 1152 | 505 | 1464 | 505 | 563 | 2075 | 475 |
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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).
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