Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Pier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 39 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Flagler Pier. It’s the only game in town, and right now it’s a tough one. The water’s about 85°, which is a little warmer than the usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it’s a bit muggy.
We’re looking at a real flat spell starting out. From Wednesday afternoon, August 19th, right through the end of the month, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.7ft to 1ft from the east-southeast and east, with weak energy (between 15 and 54 on the scale). The wind is often offshore or glassy in the mornings, which would be perfect for clean conditions, but there’s just no push. The afternoons get a little breeze, usually cross or cross-onshore, and the surf stays flat. This is a long dry spell – over a week of nothing worth paddling for.
Finally, the morning of Friday, August 28th, shows a slight bump. The swell is still only 2ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy creeps to 58 – still weak. It’s a light offshore wind from the southwest, so the surface will be clean. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as honest as it gets. The same pattern carries through Saturday, August 29th, and into Sunday morning, August 30th. On Sunday morning, the swell period jumps to 13 seconds, with energy up to 79, and glassy conditions. That’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast – small, but you might find a clean little bank if you’re patient.
Looking into early September, there’s a bit more energy. By Tuesday morning, September 1st, the swell is still 2ft from the east, but the period is 13 seconds and the combined energy hits 121 – moderate now. The wind is glassy from the northeast. It’s a promising setup, but it’s still small. And it’s over a week away, so treat it as a maybe. Wednesday, September 2nd, bumps up slightly to 2ft from the east, with an 11-second period and energy of 144, but the wind turns onshore from the east-northeast, so it’s not going to be clean. Thursday morning, September 3rd, drops back to 2ft with glassy conditions, but it’s back to ordinary.
Bottom line: there’s no standout day here. The best bet is the early morning of Sunday, August 30th, or maybe Tuesday, September 1st morning, if you’re willing to gamble on a very small, clean swell. Flagler Pier is fairly consistent, so it’s not a total dead zone, but for the next two weeks, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
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26 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 22 | 39 | 9 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:05AM1.19m | 2:49PM1.43m | 3:00AM1.14m | 3:45PM1.42m | 3:56AM1.13m | 4:39PM1.43m | 4:51AM1.14m | 5:30PM1.46m | 5:43AM1.19m | 6:17PM1.51m | 6:31AM1.26m | 7:00PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.45m | 8:19AM0.35m | 9:26PM0.48m | 9:15AM0.38m | 10:25PM0.48m | 10:11AM0.38m | 11:18PM0.46m | 11:04AM0.36m | 00:04AM0.42m | 11:53AM0.32m | 00:46AM0.37m | 12:38PM0.28m | 1:25AM0.32m | ||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 24 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 12 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | E 8 | SE 4 |
26 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | E 5 | — | SE 4 | E 15 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | — | E 11 | E 11 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 22 | — | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 8 | — | — | E 11 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | — | 11 | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | 4 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 610 | 670 | 1505 | 956 | 1114 | 838 | 1114 | 480 | 48 | 48 | 168 | 1316 | 48 | 41 | 1172 | 4 | 48 | 868 |
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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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