Flagpoles surf break

Flagpoles surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 EST
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Flagpoles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flagpoles sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:

The surf forecast for Flagpoles over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 19th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 19th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.2
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
2
ENE
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)778895988856688998858
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)85545864496329194418832703407646505643711921534650
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
0.77
7:27AM
0.96
7:28PM
0.77
8:07AM
0.96
8:07PM
0.77
8:46AM
0.95
8:48PM
0.77
9:25AM
0.94
9:29PM
0.76
10:04AM
0.92
10:12PM
0.76
10:43AM
0.90
10:57PM
0.77
11:23AM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:56AM
0.05
1:40PM
0.16
1:34AM
0.04
2:16PM
0.15
2:10AM
0.04
2:53PM
0.15
2:47AM
0.04
3:30PM
0.15
3:26AM
0.06
4:10PM
0.15
4:10AM
0.08
4:54PM
0.13
4:59AM
0.11
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05
Sunset5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:32--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262528282524232323232223232323232223232323
Feels °C (?)262628272624232323222019181920202020201920
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Information about the Flagpoles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Flagpoles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Flagpoles may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Flagpoles is 3 km (2 miles) from West Palm Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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