Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, SE swell with 20 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the local surf scene. Gotta be straight with you – it's a lean stretch ahead. The good news is we've got a few windows where it cleans up, but mostly we're staring at a whole lot of flatness. The whole sixteen-day outlook is pretty much a write-off for any proper waves, so strap in for a long wait.
We start off with nothing to speak of. From now through to the end of August, it's tiny. We're talking ankle-snappers at best, with swell heights hanging around a measly 0.7ft to 1ft. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking double digits. Honestly, the best thing about the mornings on Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th is the wind. Wednesday morning has a light cross-offshore, and Thursday morning is straight up glassy. The water temp is sitting at a warm 87°, which is about average for the time of year, so at least it’s pleasant for a float. But for surfing? You’re better off taking the board in for a repair.
We roll into September with a slight flicker of hope. The last day of August and the first few days of September see the swell nudge up to around 2ft from the NNE. The energy is still pretty weak, with readings in the low 40s. The morning of Tuesday, September 3rd is the real standout here, with 2ft from the NE and glassy conditions. It’s a tiny window of clean, small waves, but it’s the best we’re going to get. The rest of that first week of September is mostly onshore and messy, with the swell dropping right back off. For the rest of the outlook, it's back to the same old story – tiny swell, mostly poor conditions.
So, the honest truth? There’s nothing here worth paddling out for. If you’re desperate for a surf, the glassy mornings on the 20th of August or the 2nd of September are your only real chance for a clean paddle, but don't expect much push. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change though, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 8 | S 4 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:01PM0.85m | 2:00AM0.72m | 2:58PM0.82m | 2:54AM0.70m | 3:58PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.69m | 4:56PM0.82m | 4:54AM0.70m | 5:48PM0.84m | 5:48AM0.73m | 6:34PM0.87m | 6:36AM0.77m | 7:16PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.23m | 8:30AM0.12m | 9:16PM0.26m | 9:23AM0.13m | 10:10PM0.27m | 10:16AM0.14m | 11:03PM0.27m | 11:09AM0.13m | 11:55PM0.25m | 12:00PM0.11m | 00:43AM0.22m | 12:48PM0.09m | 1:25AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | ENE 9 | S 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | E 8 | — | NE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 304 | 304 | 367 | 426 | 831 | 831 | 1361 | 831 | 511 | 288 | 354 | 354 | 831 | 892 | 831 | 629 | 1724 | 300 | 354 | 831 | 334 |
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The above surf forecast table for Flagpoles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flagpoles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flagpoles 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 (Flagpoles) 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).
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