
Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:
The surf forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 117 | 418 | 447 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:19AM0.76m | 4:16PM0.87m | 4:22AM0.78m | 5:10PM0.90m | 5:18AM0.82m | 5:56PM0.93m | 6:07AM0.88m | 6:38PM0.96m | 6:52AM0.94m | 7:16PM0.99m | 7:35AM1.00m | 7:54PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.35m | 9:41AM0.25m | 10:27PM0.34m | 10:35AM0.23m | 11:16PM0.31m | 11:27AM0.21m | 00:02AM0.27m | 12:16PM0.19m | 00:44AM0.21m | 1:02PM0.16m | 1:22AM0.15m | 1:45PM0.13m | 1:59AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
7:20 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 20 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
35 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 117 | 418 | 447 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 17 | NE 16 | ENE 3 | NE 13 | NNE 11 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | N 7 | NE 10 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 15 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 374 | 304 | 374 | 305 | 1724 | 136 | 304 | 305 | 1216 | 954 | 799 | 136 | 29 | 367 | 0 | 27 | 304 | 304 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Florida | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Flagpoles Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Flagpoles 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.
Flagpoles is 3 km (2 miles) from West Palm Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










