Flagpoles Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.70° N 80.03° W

Flagpoles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Flagpoles sea temperature is
30.0° C
0.7° 

Flagpoles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Flagpoles surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Flagpoles. It's a beach and reef setup, best with a NE swell, and it's a very consistent spot, so when there's something to ride, it generally shows up.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a solid run of nothing on offer for the first week and a half. From Saturday the 25th of July right through to the morning of Saturday the 1st of August, there's just no decent surf to speak of. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 23 (23) at its best, and most days it's in the single digits. The wind is often clean or cross-off, but with no real swell to work with, it's just flat and frustrating. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 86°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock.

Then things get a little weird. On the afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August, we get a brief pulse of swell from the SSE at 3ft, but it's only a 4-second period. That's pure wind chop. The energy is still low at 33 (33), and the wind turns offshore, but it's not enough to call it a surf. The same goes for Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd – a bit of knee-high SE windswell, but the wind is either cross-on or onshore, making it messy. The combined energy never gets past 39 (39).

This pattern of poor conditions drags on. The swell stays inconsistent, the wind is rarely in our favour, and the wave comments tell the whole story: "poor surf conditions" across the board. There's a period of strong, clean cross-off winds on the 30th and 31st of July, but with only 0.3ft of swell, it's a total flat spell. The energy drops to a pathetic 3 (3) on the morning of the 31st.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, there isn't a single standout session. The swell is too small, too short-period, and the direction is all over the place – mostly SE and ESE, which isn't the optimum NE direction for Flagpoles. The energy numbers are always weak, the highest being 49 (49) on the 9th of August, but that's still tiny. For a spot that's very consistent, this is a real bummer of a forecast. The whole setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the constant onshore and cross-onshore breezes with that tiny chop. Save your energy and wait for a better window.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
15
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12
6
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Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
S
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SE
15
WSW
20
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5
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25
WNW
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15
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High Tide
6:19PM0.81m
6:15AM0.67m
7:05PM0.83m
7:02AM0.69m
7:47PM0.86m
7:46AM0.71m
8:28PM0.88m
8:30AM0.74m
9:07PM0.89m
9:12AM0.76m
9:44PM0.89m
9:54AM0.77m
10:20PM0.88m
Low Tide
00:30AM0.19m
12:29PM0.03m
1:16AM0.17m
1:15PM0.02m
1:59AM0.14m
1:57PM0.00m
2:37AM0.11m
2:36PM-0.01m
3:13AM0.09m
3:14PM-0.00m
3:48AM0.06m
3:53PM0.01m
4:24AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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