Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a rough one. We've got a solid 16-day window, but the surf is pretty much absent for the entire run. There's nothing on offer that's worth paddling out for. Don't be a hero.
Let's break it down. Starting now, we're looking at a flat spell that stretches all the way through until mid-August. The first few days, from Tuesday the 28th of July right through the end of the month, we're dealing with tiny, weak swell. The biggest we see anywhere is a measly 0.6ft from the ENE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is barely a whisper – we're talking numbers like 10 to 11, which is basically nothing. Wind is all over the place, but it just doesn't matter when there's no wave to push around. It's a total write-off.
Moving into the first week of August, it's more of the same. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd see a bit of a bump in the numbers, but don't get excited. The swell height crawls up to 2.0ft and 3.0ft, but the period drops to just 3 or 4 seconds – that's pure wind chop, and it's coming from the SSE and SE, which is a full-on cross-on shore at Flagpoles. The combined energy climbs to 37, but it's all junk. The water is about average temp for this time of year, but it's not worth getting wet for.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a painful, drawn-out flat spell. There's a stretch from the 3rd of August all the way to the 12th of August where the swell never gets above 2.3ft, and even that's just short-period, onshore wind slop. The wind is a constant cross-on or onshore from the east or southeast, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined energy values stay in the teens and twenties, with a brief spike to 50 on the 11th, but it's still coming from a poor direction with a short period. It's a classic case of the full 16-day window being a dud. For a spot that's usually very consistent, this is a seriously quiet period. Forecasts can change, but right now, you're better off tuning the boards or finding a lake.
Hang in there, but don't hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | N 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:46AM0.71m | 8:28PM0.88m | 8:30AM0.74m | 9:07PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.76m | 9:44PM0.89m | 9:54AM0.77m | 10:20PM0.88m | 10:36AM0.80m | 10:57PM0.87m | 11:20AM0.82m | 11:34PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:34PM0.04m | 5:02AM0.03m | 5:19PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 | NNE 6 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | E 8 | S 4 | N 5 | — | NE 10 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | N 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 9 | — | E 9 | E 7 | NE 9 | — | ENE 8 | N 6 | N 5 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | W 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | SSE 2 | W 3 | WSW 2 | SSE 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 2 | SSE 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 374 | 677 | 306 | 374 | 306 | 367 | 385 | 741 | 426 | 1082 | 306 | 367 | 1216 | 954 | 426 | 831 | 831 | 354 | 139 |
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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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