Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 31 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, saddle up, ‘cause Flagpoles is lookin’ like a ghost town for the next 16 days. This spot’s a beach and reef break, good for beginners when it’s pumpin’, but right now it’s dead flat. Every single day in the window comes back as “poor surf conditions,” with scores sittin’ at zero. Nothin’ to ride.
The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, all under 100—like a measly 34 on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, with a tiny 3-foot swell from the SE and a short period of 5 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell. And the wind’s cross-on from the SSE at 15 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. Water temp is 86°F with a 2°F anomaly, so about average for the time of year, but that’s cold comfort when there’s no surf.
The pattern stays flat. You’ll get a few glassy mornings—like Sunday, July 26, with a WSW breeze at 3 mph and clean conditions, or Monday, August 5, with a glassy ENE breeze at 3 mph—but the swell’s only 1 foot to 3 feet, with periods never goin’ past 9 seconds. That’s not enough to push a ripple. The best you’ll see is a 3-foot swell from the ESE on Wednesday, August 5, morning, but it’s glassy and the period’s a weak 5 seconds. Even then, the combined energy’s only 35. No standouts here, mate. This is a total flat spell.
Kite surfers might get a buzz on the windier afternoons with cross-on breezes, but for paddle surfers? Nothin’. The area’s usually pretty consistent, so this blank run is unusual—forecasts can shift, but right now, it’s a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 31 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
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 | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:15AM0.67m | 7:05PM0.83m | 7:02AM0.69m | 7:47PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:29PM0.03m | 1:16AM0.17m | 1:15PM0.02m | 1:59AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 3 | E 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | S 5 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 2 | S 3 |
| kJ | 31 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 10 | — | 4 | 24 | — | 8 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1599 | 1599 | 354 | 265 | 1185 | 256 | 256 | 324 | 352 | 352 | 352 | 136 | 117 | 374 | 139 | 139 | 304 | 391 | 374 | 265 | 1004 |
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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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