Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Pier surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with 30 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 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I'm not going to sugarcoat it: the next couple of weeks look pretty flat and funky. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, with a lot of chop. It's going to be a real grind for anyone looking to get a proper wave.
Looking at the start of the period through the end of August, there’s just nothing doing. We’re talking dribbly 1ft to 2ft waves from the east with mostly cross-shore winds. There are a few clean, glassy mornings like on Wednesday the 26th and Friday the 28th, but it’ll be flat with no push. The swell energy is super weak, mostly in the low 20s to low 40s. You’d be better off doing anything else.
But things start to stir as we head into September. On the morning of Tuesday the 1st, we finally see a long-period groundswell arrive. It’s still tiny at 1ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. The energy is still weak at 65, but it’s something. That morning is dead calm, making it the cleanest we’ve seen. The next morning, Wednesday the 2nd, the swell nudges up a bit to 2ft, and the energy climbs into the triple digits at 107. It’s glassy again, so the lines should have a little more shape.
Now, for the only real standout window: the mornings of Thursday, September 3rd, and Friday, September 4th. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft of east swell with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to a moderate 164 and 149. The winds are light, either glassy or a slight cross-offshore, which should keep it clean. This is the best combo of size, energy, and wind we’re going to get. Flagler Pier will be the place, but with the decent conditions, expect the lineup to be crowded.
The swell direction is east, which is onshore here, so that’s a bit of a bummer, but the light winds could keep it from being too messy. After that, the surf drops off again over the weekend of the 5th and 6th, with the size falling back to 2ft and more cross-shore winds. The last call on Monday, September 7th, shows a new pulse of northeast swell at 2ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the winds turn onshore, making it a choppy mess. Not worth the drive.
Water temp is a warm 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so it’s boardies and a rashie weather.
So, there you have it. Circle those mornings on September 3rd and 4th on your calendar. They’re the only real chance for a decent session. The rest is a waiting game. Things can change, but for now, patience is the name of the game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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12 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.46m | 5:43AM1.19m | 6:17PM1.51m | 6:31AM1.26m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:15AM1.33m | 7:41PM1.58m | 7:58AM1.41m | 8:20PM1.60m | 8:39AM1.49m | 8:59PM1.59m | 9:21AM1.55m | 9:39PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.42m | 11:53AM0.32m | 00:46AM0.37m | 12:38PM0.28m | 1:25AM0.32m | 1:21PM0.25m | 2:01AM0.27m | 2:03PM0.22m | 2:36AM0.23m | 2:45PM0.20m | 3:11AM0.20m | 3:28PM0.20m | 3:47AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
12 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 12 | ESE 5 | — | E 11 | ESE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 4 | E 17 | E 9 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
1 | 11 | 2 | — | 22 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 8 | E 12 | — | E 7 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — |
12 | 6 | 11 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 16 | — | — | 12 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | SW 2 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 |
— | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | — | 4 | 16 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 1244 | 868 | 1360 | 48 | 408 | 830 | 48 | 1114 | 1581 | 48 | 868 | 838 | 21 | 4 | 598 | 41 | 874 | 1114 | 1093 |
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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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