
Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Pier surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagler Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagler Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what Flagler Pier has cooking for the next couple of weeks. First thing you need to know: we’ve got a long dry spell. The first surfable day doesn’t roll around until Tuesday, September 22nd, so that’s about a 9-day stretch of poor conditions to start.
From now until Monday the 21st, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tiny swell, bad wind, and a lot of storm clouds. Swell heights are stuck between 1 ft and 2 ft, with combined energy barely above 50 (42) – weak stuff. Wednesday the 16th sees a bump to 5 ft, but it’s short-period junk at 7 seconds with a stiff onshore NE wind at 15 mph. Messy and blown out. That’s kiteboarding territory, not surfing.
Tuesday, September 22nd – finally something to talk about. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the S at 6 mph, and by afternoon the wind goes dead calm – glassy conditions. Swell edges up to 3 ft from the E with a short 6-second period. Energy is still weak at 60, so we’re talking small, gutless waves, but it’ll be clean. Perfect for a longboard or a soft top.
Wednesday, September 23rd – morning session looks decent too. Clear sky, light offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, swell from the NE at 2 ft with an 8-second period. Energy is low at 93, but clean conditions make it worth a paddle.
Thursday, September 24th – the afternoon brings a 13-second groundswell, the longest of the period, but it’s paired with a strong onshore NNE wind at 15 mph. Energy is moderate at 181, but the wind chops it up bad.
Friday, September 25th – morning has a 13-second period ENE swell at 3 ft, but onshore wind from the NNE at 9 mph ruins the party. Energy hits a solid 279, so there’s power, but that long-period groundswell on an exposed beach break with onshore wind is a recipe for closeouts and chop.
From Saturday the 26th through Sunday the 28th, we see a bit more size – 4 ft to 5 ft from the NE/ENE – but the period drops to 7-8 seconds and the onshore wind sticks around. Combined energy is moderate to strong (200-232), but it’s all wind-affected. Water temp is 83°F, pretty normal for this time of year.
So here’s the bottom line: your best bet is Tuesday afternoon, September 22nd and maybe the morning of the 23rd. The swell is tiny, but glassy or light offshore wind gives you the cleanest waves of the whole 16 days. Everything else is fighting onshore wind or waiting on swell that doesn’t deliver. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
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41 | 40 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 215 | 205 | 183 | 310 | 270 | 247 | 240 | 96 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 33 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.48m | 10:51AM1.66m | 11:06PM1.38m | 11:36AM1.60m | 11:50PM1.29m | 12:23PM1.52m | 00:37AM1.21m | 1:13PM1.46m | 1:28AM1.16m | 2:07PM1.41m | 2:24AM1.12m | 3:03PM1.39m | 3:23AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.14m | 5:08PM0.24m | 5:08AM0.20m | 5:57PM0.32m | 5:52AM0.27m | 6:49PM0.39m | 6:41AM0.34m | 7:46PM0.45m | 7:35AM0.40m | 8:47PM0.49m | 8:35AM0.43m | 9:47PM0.49m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
41 | 40 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 169 | 96 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 33 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 12 | ESE 7 |
1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NE 2 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 215 | 205 | 183 | 310 | 270 | 247 | 240 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 481 | 4 | 63 | 1339 | 163 | 484 | 484 | 573 | 573 | 1584 | 583 | 484 | 596 | 573 | 552 | 598 | 1311 | 41 | 1384 | 48 |
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Information about the Flagler Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flagler Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flagler Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flagler Pier 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 Pier) 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 Pier 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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