Flagpoles surf break

Flagpoles surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 08 May 2026 EDT
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Flagpoles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flagpoles sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.8
SE
4
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
18
18
20
18
27
26
18
20
11
7
7
6
15
128
179
125
129
98
78
78
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
SW
5
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
5
SSE
5
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
20
E
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:59AM0.79m
2:16PM0.67m
2:50AM0.78m
3:17PM0.71m
3:42AM0.78m
4:18PM0.77m
4:35AM0.79m
5:15PM0.85m
5:26AM0.81m
6:08PM0.93m
6:16AM0.83m
6:59PM1.01m
7:05AM0.85m
7:50PM1.07m
Low Tide
8:23AM0.18m
8:29PM0.15m
9:11AM0.15m
9:26PM0.14m
9:58AM0.09m
10:24PM0.12m
10:46AM0.03m
11:22PM0.09m
11:35AM-0.04m
00:18AM0.05m
12:25PM-0.11m
1:13AM0.02m
1:16PM-0.17m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:55
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
1
1
3
1
8
6
3
2
Temp °C
26
28
29
29
28
29
27
28
29
28
28
28
27
26
27
26
27
29
27
27
28
27
28
28
30
29
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
28
27
28
27
29
30
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
NE
8
0.6
S
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
21
18
18
20
8
19
19
8
11
12
3
2
6
15
128
179
125
129
98
78
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
N
5
0.2
N
6
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
E
12
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
13
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
18
4
1
18
3
4
4
7
1
6
2
2
5
2
1
1
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
4
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
14
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
1
1
4
1
3
3
1
11
7
1
1
5
8
8
7
2
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.4
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.4
S
4
0.8
SE
4
0.5
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
4
2
13
18
6
27
26
6
20
6
3
4
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1240
1044
1106
28
136
374
136
954
291
354
288
304
744
744
831
20
0
288
28
71
352
Best forecast wave conditions in South Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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.

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.

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