Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu.
Well, mate, I'm not gonna lie to you – this is a tough one. For the next 15 days, Flagpoles is serving up pretty much nothing. It's a flat spell. We're looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with a lot of crummy onshore or cross-onshore winds. The swell energy is weak, barely cracking double digits most days (29, 45, 27... you get the picture). The water temp is sitting at 87° which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water's nice for a swim.
That first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until the morning of Wednesday the 16th. After a solid 15-day stretch of nothing, we finally see a pulse. The NNE swell bumps up to 4ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 307. But, and it's a big but, the wind is onshore from the ESE, and the afternoon gets bigger to 5ft but with the same bad wind. The wave comment still calls it "marginal." So, for a beginner spot like Flagpoles, that 4ft morning might be a bit much, and the 5ft afternoon is getting into expert-only territory given the choppy conditions.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there isn't a single standout. The only day with anything in the water is the 16th, and it's far from ideal. It's a beach-and-reef setup, but with the wind and choppy water, it's looking more like a session for the kite surfers than a paddle surfer. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 14 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 40 | 52 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:49PM0.88m | 12:33PM0.98m | 00:39AM0.86m | 1:30PM0.97m | 1:36AM0.84m | 2:35PM0.96m | 2:42AM0.83m | 3:45PM0.97m | 3:54AM0.84m | 4:54PM0.99m | 5:04AM0.88m | 5:55PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.16m | 6:01AM0.03m | 6:47PM0.19m | 6:57AM0.04m | 7:51PM0.21m | 8:00AM0.05m | 8:55PM0.22m | 9:05AM0.05m | 10:00PM0.21m | 10:11AM0.03m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:15AM0.02m | 00:04AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 9 | SSE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 39 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ENE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | E 8 | NE 8 | N 6 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | N 7 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | E 9 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 40 | 52 | 28 | 20 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 352 | 89 | 352 | 231 | 826 | 288 | 265 | 892 | 139 | 231 | 424 | 944 | 741 | 384 | 305 | 831 | 385 | 306 | 1216 |
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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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