Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Pier surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagler Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flagler Pier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. I've looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating stretch for Flagler Pier. We’ve got a solid run of tiny, wind-affected waves that are going to have you staring at the horizon more than riding anything. Don't get too excited; this is a waiting game.
The water is sitting at about 80°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. It’s noticeable, so you might want to grab the thicker spring suit for the dawn patrols.
The immediate outlook is grim. Through the coming days and into the weekend, we're looking at ankle-biters, mostly under 2ft, coming from the east with short, weak periods. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is just adding chop and mess to an already poor situation. The energy is weak, with combined values sitting in the 20s-70s, which is just nothing to work with. It’s a lot of paddling for a knee-high dribble.
There is a slight pulse of energy mid-next week, around the 2nd and into the 3rd of September, where the swell bumps up to 3ft, and the period stretches out to 10-11 seconds, with the combined energy kicking up to 110 and 128. It’s still not clean, with the east wind keeping things a bit messy, but at least there's a bit more push to the water. It’s still not worth getting wet for if you’re picky.
The end of the first week and into the second week sees things taper right back off, with the swell dropping to 1ft or less. The wind does swing offshore at times, which will make the surface glassy and clean, but there’s literally nothing to ride. You’d be surfing whitewater on a calm lake.
The only time the surf report even mentions the word "surfable" is on the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. We finally get a little 1ft swell with an 11 second period and, more importantly, a glassy morning with light winds. It's clean, you can see the shape, but it's tiny. The energy is still weak at 81. This is a challenge, not a reward. But for a longboard and a patient mindset, it might be your only window for a slide.
After that, the following weekend and into the second week, it's more of the same—or worse. The wind is forecast to get wild, with a near gale cross-shore on Monday the 14th, and then a storm force offshore wind on the same afternoon. The swell is still barely there, but with 60 mph winds, it will be an absolute washing machine. That’s not surfing; that’s a survival test. The open beach setup is going to be a complete mess, and honestly, that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So here’s the reality: there are no standouts in this entire 16-day window. The only day that gets a passing grade is Wednesday the 9th, and that’s a desperate call. It’s just one of those flat, blown-out runs that this coast sees from time to time. Keep the board in the car, but don’t take it out of the bag. Watch the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Stay patient. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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22 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 67 | 112 | 98 | 90 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20PM1.51m | 10:49AM1.63m | 11:04PM1.45m | 11:36AM1.64m | 11:51PM1.38m | 12:29PM1.64m | 00:44AM1.32m | 1:26PM1.62m | 1:42AM1.27m | 2:28PM1.62m | 2:47AM1.26m | 3:33PM1.63m | 3:54AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.21m | 4:25AM0.16m | 5:00PM0.24m | 5:07AM0.16m | 5:51PM0.28m | 5:53AM0.18m | 6:49PM0.32m | 6:46AM0.20m | 7:53PM0.35m | 7:48AM0.22m | 9:02PM0.36m | 8:56AM0.22m | 10:09PM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
6 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 112 | 98 | 90 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | 14 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 635 | 874 | 149 | 1114 | 4 | 41 | 598 | 539 | 390 | 598 | 303 | 598 | 1131 | 0 | 48 | 1312 | 48 | 1114 | 1937 | 1114 |
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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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