Flagler Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for Flagler Pier.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, and honestly, for the first week and a half or so, there’s barely anything worth paddling out for. From Saturday the 18th all the way through to Wednesday the 22nd of July, the swell is tiny—mostly around 0.7ft to 3ft—with short, weak periods and very low wave energy (under 50). The winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s a real flat spell.

Things start to show a tiny pulse of life on Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning brings a southeast swell of 3ft with a period of 8 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to a moderate 117. Winds are light and cross-off from the SSW, so it’s clean. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s about right. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real sign of something rideable.

Friday the 24th of July afternoon sees a similar 3ft swell from the ESE, still with an 8-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is 79, so still weak, but it’s clean. Saturday the 25th of July morning has a 2ft easterly swell, again 8 seconds, with light cross-off winds. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

The real best bet—if you can call it that—is the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. That’s the only time the wave energy even cracks triple digits, and with the glassy conditions, it’s the cleanest you’ll see. But keep your expectations in check; it’s small, it’s short period, and it’s a beach break, so it’s going to be weak and crumbly. For beginners, it’s fine. For anyone else, it’s a leg-stretcher.

The rest of the 16-day window is a washout. From the 26th of July onwards, we’re back to tiny 1ft to 2ft swells, mostly from the east, with periods all over the place. The energy is low, usually under 40. Even when the wind goes offshore or glassy on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of July, there’s just no swell to make it worthwhile. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 83°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a dip in the ocean won’t be cold.

There’s no standout session here, folks. It’s one of those flat spells where you’re better off checking the tide pools or just waiting for the next system to roll through. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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