Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Oi, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Flagpoles are a total write-off. There’s just no surf to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a flat, choppy mess, so I’ll tell you what’s going on, but don’t expect any standout sessions.
The forecast starts with a poor run. From Saturday, 18 July right through to Sunday, 2 August, every single session is rated as “poor surf conditions.” That’s a solid two-week gap with no recommendations. The swell is tiny, barely sneaking above 3 ft at its best, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The combined energy is weak, with values like 11, 17, and 35, all under 100, meaning there’s no real power in the water.
The best of the worst might be Monday morning, 27 July, when the wind goes glassy for a moment, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0 ft from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds. That’s barely a ripple. You’d be sitting on a board doing nothing. Then on Tuesday morning, 28 July, and Wednesday morning, 29 July, we get a light cross-offshore wind from the SW, which would clean the surface, but again, the swell is just 0.7 ft and 0.7 ft. Not worth paddling for.
Because the spot is a beach and reef setup, very consistent, and fairly exposed to swell, it’s frustrating that there’s nothing coming. The water temperature is 86°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s notably warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s no waves.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the forecast, but right now, this area is a flat spell that’s normal for the region. Nothing to ride. Don’t bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 32 | 19 | 43 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:02PM0.87m | 00:22AM0.88m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM-0.03m | 6:43AM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | E 10 | — | NE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 32 | 19 | 43 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 954 | 831 | 311 | 354 | 1124 | 300 | 741 | 831 | 300 | 161 | 1599 | 155 | 300 | 831 | 139 | 265 | 367 | 136 | 139 | 307 | 125 |
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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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