Surf Forecasts:
Flamingo Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flamingo Point this week:
The surf forecast for Flamingo Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flamingo Point in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flamingo Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
225 | 229 | 314 | 238 | 223 | 158 | 121 | 184 | 206 | 318 | 199 | 243 | 326 | 211 | 163 | 193 | 141 | 77 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:42AM2.02m | 9:17PM1.72m | 9:41AM1.93m | 10:26PM1.67m | 10:47AM1.91m | 11:36PM1.70m | 11:51AM1.95m | 00:36AM1.79m | 12:47PM2.03m | 1:25AM1.93m | 1:34PM2.12m | 2:07AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.71m | 3:14PM0.71m | 3:17AM0.81m | 4:20PM0.75m | 4:25AM0.86m | 5:27PM0.73m | 5:33AM0.84m | 6:26PM0.66m | 6:34AM0.78m | 7:14PM0.57m | 7:24AM0.67m | 7:55PM0.47m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 |
225 | 229 | 314 | 238 | 223 | 158 | 121 | 111 | 106 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 326 | 211 | 163 | 193 | 35 | 47 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
106 | 95 | 35 | 75 | 121 | 121 | 109 | 111 | 206 | 318 | 199 | 243 | 57 | 55 | 37 | 33 | 141 | 77 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | N 6 | SW 22 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 |
14 | 1 | 18 | 47 | 12 | 60 | 97 | 184 | 108 | 96 | 72 | 50 | 49 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 30 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 |
16 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
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Information about the Flamingo Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flamingo Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flamingo Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flamingo Point 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 (Flamingo Point) 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 Flamingo Point 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.
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