Surf Forecasts:
Flagler Pier surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 70 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagler Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the surf for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been looking at the charts for Flagler Pier, and I’ll tell you straight up – it’s a tough stretch for us. We’ve got a long, long run of nothing but knee-high dribble and onshore junk ahead. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you might be better off just going for a paddle or working on your tan.
The next week and a half is looking bleak. From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Wednesday the 26th, we’re looking at waves mostly between 0.6ft and 2.3ft, with periods that are all over the place. The energy is weak, mostly in the 14 to 89 range, which is just not enough to push anything with any grunt. Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, especially in the afternoons, which is going to chop up what little is there. There are a few glassy mornings, like Thursday the 20th, with 1.3ft and light SW winds, but there’s just no swell behind it. It’s a real heartbreaker.
The best we can hope for in this first stretch is that the complete flatness won't last. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least it won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a set that isn't coming.
Now, things look like they *might* start to shift for the better right at the end of the month. On Thursday morning, the 27th of August, there’s a slight pulse of energy, with combined energy jumping to 123. The swell is still small (1.6ft) and from the E, but the wind is glassy from the S. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. But that signal is a bit of a flicker in the darkness.
Friday the 28th morning shows a little more promise. We’ve got 2.3ft of E swell with an 11 second period, and light S winds making for clean conditions. The energy is at 112, which is moderate. It’s the pick of the litter, but don't book a flight for it. It’s still a small, marginal day. After that, it looks like we’re slipping back into the onshore slop for the final days of the month.
So, there you have it. Brace yourselves, ’cause it’s gonna be a flat spell around Flagler Pier. No standout days in the whole window, and the only hint of anything ridable is that Friday morning on the 28th. But that’s still a long way out, so don’t get your hopes too high. Forecasts can change. Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
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12 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 46 | 12 | 12 | 70 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55PM1.60m | 11:25AM1.64m | 11:41PM1.48m | 12:14PM1.59m | 00:27AM1.37m | 1:04PM1.53m | 1:15AM1.27m | 1:55PM1.47m | 2:05AM1.19m | 2:49PM1.43m | 3:00AM1.14m | 3:45PM1.42m | 3:56AM1.13m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:05AM0.12m | 5:37PM0.23m | 5:50AM0.17m | 6:30PM0.31m | 6:36AM0.24m | 7:26PM0.39m | 7:26AM0.30m | 8:26PM0.45m | 8:19AM0.35m | 9:26PM0.48m | 9:15AM0.38m | 10:25PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 |
12 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | E 8 |
1 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NE 6 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 46 | — | — | 70 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 481 | 48 | 1937 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 481 | 41 | 41 | 48 | 41 | 505 | 299 | 898 | 628 | 709 | 724 | 48 | 480 |
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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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