Surf Forecasts:
Flagpoles surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SE swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flagpoles this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Flagpoles in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flagpoles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk Flagpoles. Straight up, the next 16 days look grim. It’s a long stretch of weak, choppy, and tiny surf. The water is a warm 86°F, which is dead average for this time of year, so that’s not a worry.
The first surf to even mention is Monday, August 10th. In the morning, we’ve got a 2ft swell from the southeast, with a period of just 4 seconds – pure windswill. The wind is a 15 km/h cross-on, making it a bumpy mess. The combined energy is a weak 24 – not enough to get your heart pumping. Monday afternoon drops to 1ft. It’s all poor.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are more of the same – tiny waves, cross-onshore winds, and energy levels that are barely a whisper. You’re looking at maybe 1ft on a good day. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are flat and junk.
Here’s your one real shot: Saturday, August 15th. The morning brings a 4ft southeast swell, with a 5-second period. The energy jumps to 64 (moderate). The wind is still a cross-on at 20 km/h, so it’s lumpy, but it’s the biggest swell of the entire forecast. For a beginner-friendly spot, it’s the best you’ll get. It can get crowded here sometimes, but with these average conditions, it might not be too bad.
The rest of the second week is a letdown. Monday, August 17th morning goes glassy, with a 1ft swell from the ESE and a 9-second period, but the energy is still only 24. It’s clean, but there’s no power. Tuesday the 18th has a 0.7ft groundswell with a 15-second period, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but only for the smallest of boards. From Wednesday the 19th onward, it’s the same story: tiny swells, messy winds, and energy levels consistently below 100.
The only true standout, if you’re desperate, is Saturday the 15th of August morning. It’s the biggest swell and the highest energy of the whole run. The wind is messy, but it’s the only day the ocean has any real size. Otherwise, you’re hoping for a clean, tiny window on the 17th. It’s a tough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 55 | 21 | 68 | 18 | 9 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.01m | 7:11AM0.89m | 7:57PM1.04m | 8:07AM0.93m | 8:46PM1.05m | 9:01AM0.96m | 9:34PM1.03m | 9:53AM0.97m | 10:19PM0.99m | 10:43AM0.97m | 11:02PM0.94m | 11:32AM0.95m | 11:45PM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:25PM-0.12m | 1:15AM0.04m | 1:24PM-0.14m | 2:08AM-0.01m | 2:18PM-0.15m | 2:57AM-0.04m | 3:09PM-0.13m | 3:43AM-0.05m | 3:59PM-0.08m | 4:28AM-0.05m | 4:48PM-0.02m | 5:14AM-0.03m | 5:39PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 4 | NE 13 | NE 12 | S 5 | NE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 4 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 3 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | E 10 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSE 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 55 | 21 | 68 | 18 | 9 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 1390 | 265 | 374 | 1724 | 1216 | 367 | 304 | 1216 | 741 | 1604 | 1216 | 1004 | 1717 | 354 | 680 | 1724 | 139 | 139 | 354 | 158 |
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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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