Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – for the next 16 days, we’re looking at a real flat spell. There's no surf worth chasing at Flagpoles right now, and the outlook doesn't improve through the start of August. It's a long stretch of nothing, which is a bummer, but when it goes quiet, it can go quiet for a spell.
The good news is there's a shot of clean, glassy conditions on the morning of Monday, July 27th, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW and 1 ft of tiny ENE swell. Later that same afternoon, the wind goes glassy—flat calm, perfect for a longboard if you're desperate. But honestly, the wave energy is weak (13-15), and the swell is tiny. It's not a surf, it's a paddle.
Tuesday, July 28th, and Wednesday, July 29th, offer a little more hope. The wind turns cross-offshore from the SW and WSW, with clean conditions and a slightly better 2 ft of swell from the NE. The combined energy is still low (around 32 on Tuesday afternoon), but for a small-wave session with a clean face, it's the closest we get to a standout. Given the lack of real swell, the crowds at Flagpoles might be low, but it's a spot that can get busy.
The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. But for the experts looking for a proper wave, the 2 ft is just a waist-high dribble. If you're a beginner, even that tiny size is manageable, but it's not a day to learn on.
The second week is even quieter. By the end of July and into August, the swell drops to 0.7 ft. The wind looks clean on August 1st with a cross-offshore, but with combined energy of just 8, it's a dead flat lake out there. This run is more likely for kite surfing if you've got a big kite and no standards.
Keep your eyes on the charts, but don't hold your breath. This one’s a write-off for now.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 42 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 28 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:55PM0.86m | 1:07AM0.81m | 1:49PM0.83m | 1:54AM0.75m | 2:45PM0.81m | 2:43AM0.70m | 3:42PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.66m | 4:38PM0.79m | 4:31AM0.65m | 5:30PM0.80m | 5:24AM0.65m | 6:19PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.04m | 7:33AM-0.03m | 8:04PM0.10m | 8:23AM-0.01m | 8:59PM0.15m | 9:11AM0.02m | 9:52PM0.18m | 9:59AM0.03m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:49AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.20m | 11:40AM0.04m | 00:30AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 26 | 42 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 28 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 954 | 1361 | 398 | 283 | 1082 | 117 | 956 | 1599 | 354 | 265 | 1031 | 354 | 354 | 945 | 354 | 136 | 279 | 265 | 48 | 288 | 136 |
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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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