Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Carolina South)
| Name: | Apache Pier |
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| Type: | sandbar |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Apache Pier in South Carolina is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. Waves at the beach are mainly rights. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. A popular wave that can get growded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Apache Pier Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Apache Pier surf quality by season and Apache Pier surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Apache Pier |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Apache Pier:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dunes Cove | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | North Myrtle/27th Avenue South | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Cherry Grove Pier | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Myrtle Beach (The Yachtsman Pier) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Springmaid Beach | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Apache Pier: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Ocean Crest Pier Buoy | 34 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Frying Pan Shoals Buoy | 62 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Edisto Buoy | 91 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Onslow Bay Outer Buoy | 106 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Grays Reef Buoy | 207 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Apache Pier: |
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| Closest tide station | Myrtle Beach Airport, South Carolina | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Myrtle Beach Airport, ICWW, South Carolina | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | North Myrtle Beach, ICWW, South Carolina | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cherry Grove (inside), South Carolina | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Apache Pier: |
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| Closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 233 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 241 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 242 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Beech Mountain Resort (United States) | 247 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 255 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Apache Pier: |
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| Closest city location | North Myrtle Beach (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Little River (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Carolina Shores (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Myrtle Beach (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Forestbrook (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Apache Pier is Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in USA, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Apache Pier is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), also in USA, 93 km (58 miles) away.
- Third is Florence Rgnl Airport (FLO) in USA, 102 km (63 miles) away.
- Santee Cooper Rgnl (Plymouth) Airport (MNI) in Montserrat Island is 139 km (86 miles) away.
- New River Mcas (Jacksonville) Airport (NCA) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Apache Pier and is 156 km (97 miles) away.
