Flagler Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the Flagler Pier area. The outlook is a bit flat for the coming days, but don’t write it off entirely.

Over the next 16 days, the swell is real small, and the wave energy is on the low side. The first few days are looking pretty tough, with waves barely cracking 2 ft. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off a lot of the time, which is a positive, but the lack of size and weak energy of around 30 (combined energy of all swells directed here) is the main story. The water is currently sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

The entire run is a long slog of poor surf conditions. From Sunday the 26th of July all the way through to the 10th of August, every single reading is a "poor surf conditions" call. We’re looking at a solid 16-day stretch with no real recommendations. The swell is tiny, and the period is short, mostly around 8 seconds or less, so there’s no punch behind it.

The flag on the beach is pretty much limp. The only real glimmer comes on a couple of mornings with glassy conditions, like on Tuesday the 4th of August and Wednesday the 5th of August, where the wind is dead calm and the surface is like a mirror. But even then, the waves are only 2 ft to 2 ft, with weak energy readings in the 30s (combined energy of all swells directed here). The swell direction is mostly from the east or southeast, which isn’t quite the optimum north-east that Flagler Pier likes to see.

Honestly, for a beach/pier setup like this, it’s a tough time. The inconsistent, weak energy means we’re in a flat spell. It’s one of those runs where the forecast can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re a kitesurfer, the consistent cross and cross-off winds might offer a bit more fun, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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