Flagler Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, breakin’ it down for you in feet and miles per hour.

Let’s be real—Flagler Pier is in a flat spell that’s gonna last a while. From right now all the way through the end of August and into early September, there’s barely anything worth paddlin’ for. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, in the teens and twenties (like 15 to 53), and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore. The wave report keeps sayin’ the same thing: poor surf conditions. Not a good look.

Here’s the day-by-day:

Tuesday 25th starts with a tiny 1ft east swell, 11-second period, but the morning wind is light cross-off. Still, 1ft is 1ft. Afternoon brings t-storm risk and a cross breeze from the ESE.

Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th are more of the same—maybe 0.5ft to 1ft, some clean mornings, but the swell has no power. Energy’s in the 21 to 41 range.

Friday 28th morning turns glassy—3 mph wind, dead calm. That 1ft east swell with a 9-second period would look clean, but the energy’s only 43. You could paddle out on a foamie, but you won’t be doin’ much.

From Saturday 29th through Monday 7th September, it’s a grind. Swell stays 1ft to 2ft, period drops to 8 seconds or even 5 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-on from the east or ENE. Energy never tops 74 (weak). No standouts.

There’s a little hope on Thursday 3rd September morning: a 1ft east swell, 11-second period, with a light 3 mph offshore wind from the southwest—clean conditions. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary.” That’s the best we get. Energy is 59.

Then Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September mornings show a bit more—2ft east swell, 10-11 second period, clean morning winds (W or SW, cross-off). Energy bumps up to 114 on the 5th, finally moderate. But we’re still talkin’ knee to waist-high at best, and that’s the highlight of the whole 16 days.

Flagler Pier (Flagler-Pier) is a beach/pier setup, exposed to the east. Water temp is 84°F—normal for this time of year, no big anomaly.

The closest thing to a standout is Saturday 5th September morning with that 2ft swell and 114 energy, but it’s still small. Thursday 3rd morning is cleaner but even smaller. Both are for beginners or longboards—nothing over 5ft, so no worries for anyone. Crowds are likely, especially on weekends, but with waves this small, it might be quiet.

Bottom line: A whole lot of nothin’ for nearly two weeks. If you’re itchin’, aim for the clean mornings September 3rd or 5th. Otherwise, leave the board in the car. Forecasts can change, but this stretch looks grim.

Rusty.

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