Flagler Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the table. To be straight with you, the next couple weeks are a real struggle for this stretch. The swell is tiny, the directions are messy, and for the most part, the wind isn’t doing us any favours. It’s a flat spell that’s going to drag on for a good long while.

We start on Tuesday 25th August with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is a pathetic 1 ft out of the east with a period of 11 seconds, which is actually on the longer side, but there’s just no size or push behind it. The combined energy is a weak 24, and even with light offshore wind in the morning, it’s still classed as poor surf. That sets the tone. Wednesday 26th through to Tuesday 1st September is the same story – wave heights hanging around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, mostly onshore or cross-shore winds chopping things up, and the combined energy rarely breaks out of the 30s and 40s. It’s a dead run.

There’s a flicker of hope on Thursday 3rd September. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 2 ft east swell, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy finally creeps up to 62. The wave comment even calls it surfable, though very ordinary. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the best looking slot in this whole outlook. That swell direction from the east is right in the optimum for Flagler Pier, and with glassy conditions, it might offer a few clean little runners for an intermediate looking to wet the line.

Friday 4th September morning carries a similar vibe – 2 ft from the east, 10-second period, combined energy 64, and a light cross-offshore wind. Again, it’s ordinary but clean. After that, it fades back into the doldrums. From Saturday 5th September right through to Wednesday 9th September, we’re back to tiny 0.7 ft to 2 ft swells, mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, and combined energy dropping into the teens and low 20s. The last few days barely crack 10. There’s simply no power.

The water temperature sits at a warm 84° which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a winter suit, but that’s about the only bright spot.

If you’re looking to get wet, the morning of Thursday 3rd September is your best bet. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only window where things align even slightly. Beyond that, we’re looking at a two-week gap where the surf is basically flat. Hang tight, check back, and remember – forecasts change.

Rusty.

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