Flagler Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Flagler Pier. To be honest, it’s looking pretty flat and sad out there for the next week and a half. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with a side wind messing things up. It’s gonna be a grind if you’re looking for a real wave.

The water is sitting at about 82.8°, which is pretty much right on the money for this time of year, so at least the water will feel good while you’re bobbing around waiting for nothing.

From Tuesday afternoon through to Monday the 18th, it’s all poor surf. We’re talking knee-high slop at best, with periods of 7 seconds or less. There’s just no energy in the water, with combined swell energy values mostly in the low double digits, like 28 or 59. The winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-on from the east and southeast, which just chops up whatever tiny bumps are there. There will be a few moments of clean conditions with light or offshore winds—like Wednesday morning the 5th, or Tuesday morning the 12th—but even then, the swell is just too small, around 1.3ft to 1.6ft. You’d be better off on a longboard just for the exercise.

The first glimmer of anything at all shows up on Tuesday the 19th. The swell is still small, only 2ft to 2.3ft, but we finally see a bump in the energy, jumping up to 57 and then to 119, which is a sign of something trying to push through. Wednesday morning the 19th has a clean, cross-off wind, and Wednesday afternoon turns glassy. It’s still pretty ordinary, but it's finally surfable. The swell direction is from the NE and ESE, and the period is still short, around 6-8 seconds, so it’s not going to be anything special, just a few crumbly lines on the pier.

So, if you gotta get wet, the best bet in the whole 16-day window is that Wednesday the 19th. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time we see some moderate energy (119) combining with glassy conditions. Aim for the afternoon there. But don’t get your hopes up for a tube. This is a pier break, so the short period swell should wrap in and offer a few close-out sections to whack. The crowd factor could be a hassle though, as it's an exposed spot that will see anyone who’s desperate.

Honestly, the first week and a half is a complete write-off. It’s a long, flat, and choppy stretch. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s about waiting for that Tuesday the 19th bump. Hang loose.

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