Best Flagler Beach surf window today: tide and conditions

Flagler Beach's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 8 mph wind, and 1 ft swell; incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle. Flagler Beach is the top pick at 1 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Flagler Beach this week

August rates 71/100 for Flagler Beach. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; October is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Falling tide, 8 mph wind, and 1 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.

Check today's Flagler Beach surf report
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Excellent

Seasonal pattern in August

August

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 2-4 ft waves and 85°F water. Peak month: October.

Next steps

Turn Flagler Beach's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Flagler Beach surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Flagler Beach windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Flagler Beach spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp68°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold fronts, occasional nor'easters

February

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp67°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold front swells, spring break approaching

March

0
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

Spring break crowds, small surf

April

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp74°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Flat season begins, longboarding

May

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp78°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Mostly flat, enjoy the beach

June

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp82°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Tropical storm teasers

July

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Warm water, occasional tropical swell

August

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp85°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane season building

September

Peak
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Waves3-8 ft
Water temp84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Peak hurricane swells, warm water

October

Peak
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Waves3-8 ft
Water temp80°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane + nor'easter overlap

November

Peak
0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp75°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Nor'easters, low crowds, warm water

December

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold fronts, holiday surfing

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (68°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Flagler Beach

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (85°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach
lower-intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr

Surf Guides for Flagler Beach, FL

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide