Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NE swell.
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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk Flagpoles. It's a beach and reef setup, beginner-friendly, and super consistent, but man, we've got a long stretch ahead where it's just not doing much. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, there's no real ramp-up in energy. The first week is a write-off with weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. We've got a gap of poor conditions that just drags on. The combined wave energy barely tickles double digits for the first few days, then jumps to a moderate 180 on Wednesday the 9th, but the wind's all wrong with a cross-onshore breeze and the swell period is too short at 9 seconds. It's messy.
Heading into the second week, from about the 14th onwards, things stay flat. We're looking at wave energy below 50 for most of it, with the swell struggling to get past 1ft. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short and weak. You're not getting anything rideable.
There is a tiny glimmer right at the very end, on Sunday the 20th in the morning. We get a brief window with an offshore wind from the west and a clean surface, with a small 2ft NE swell. The combined energy is only 48, it's weak, but at least it's clean. For a beginner or someone just wanting to get the toes wet, that's the only call. But honestly? This is a long, flat run. For the whole 16 days, the surf just isn't there. If you're a local, you know this spot can go quiet, and this is one of those blank runs. It gets a little more interesting for kite surfing with the stronger cross-shore wind and poor surf quality mid-period, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 178 | 158 | 132 | 86 | 69 | 55 | 34 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:04AM0.88m | 5:55PM1.02m | 6:06AM0.94m | 6:48PM1.05m | 7:02AM0.99m | 7:37PM1.06m | 7:54AM1.03m | 8:22PM1.06m | 8:43AM1.06m | 9:05PM1.04m | 9:30AM1.07m | 9:46PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:15AM0.02m | 00:04AM0.14m | 12:17PM-0.00m | 00:58AM0.09m | 1:13PM-0.02m | 1:47AM0.04m | 2:04PM-0.02m | 2:32AM0.01m | 2:52PM0.01m | 3:14AM0.01m | 3:37PM0.05m | 3:54AM0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 178 | 158 | 132 | 86 | 69 | 55 | 34 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | N 7 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 3 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 3 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 306 | 304 | 304 | 744 | 367 | 171 | 108 | 75 | 352 | 125 | 48 | 374 | 0 | 29 | 374 | 831 | 799 | 374 | 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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