Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.6° 

Apache Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apache Pier surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apache Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty flat. From now through to around the middle of next week, the swell is tiny; we’re talking ankle to knee-high stuff at best, with most days seeing waves less than 2ft. The winds are all over the shop too, mostly from the south and southwest, and they’re often cross-onshore or cross, so the surface is gonna be choppy and messy. There’s a few brief moments of glassy conditions on the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, but with a combined swell energy of just 30 to 31 (weak), it’s not going to be worth paddling out.

The first real hint of anything rideable shows up on Saturday, 19 July, in the morning. We’ve got a small bump of 3ft from the SSW with a short period of 5 seconds. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WSW, cleaning it up nicely. The combined energy is still only 49 (weak), so it’s not a standout, but it’s surfable – just very ordinary.

Then, later that same afternoon on the 19th, a pulse of south swell arrives, pushing the swell up to 5ft. That’s a noticeable lift, and the combined energy jumps to 233 (moderate). But here’s the kicker – the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the SSW, which will wreck the shape. It’s gonna be lumpy, and at that size with bad wind, it’s probably more interesting for kite surfing than for a clean paddle session.

For the morning of Sunday, 20 July, there’s still some energy in the water with 3ft from the south and a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is 110 (moderate). The wind is from the SW at 9 mph, which is a cross-shore breeze, so there will be some chop but it might be just doable. After that, the swell drops back again.

Late in the week, on Saturday, 25 July, the afternoon sees another lift to 4ft from the southeast with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 195 (moderate). However, it’s the same story: a moderate cross-shore wind from the southwest creates a cross-chop, so not clean.

Overall, there are no true standouts in this 16-day window for Apache Pier. The swell is small and inconsistent, and when it does show a pulse, the wind tends to mess it up. The water temp is sitting at 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. For now, I’d keep the board in the car and watch the forecasts – it tends not to stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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Energy kJ
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39
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27
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
SSW
10
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5
W
10
S
15
SSW
5
NW
10
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5
SE
5
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5
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5
SSE
15
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10
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High Tide
7:23PM1.08m
7:45AM0.82m
8:24PM1.12m
8:47AM0.85m
9:22PM1.15m
9:46AM0.89m
10:16PM1.16m
10:43AM0.92m
11:07PM1.14m
11:37AM0.94m
11:57PM1.10m
12:29PM0.94m
00:44AM1.04m
Low Tide
1:32PM-0.07m
2:31AM0.09m
2:32PM-0.12m
3:28AM0.02m
3:29PM-0.16m
4:22AM-0.04m
4:24PM-0.18m
5:13AM-0.08m
5:17PM-0.17m
6:02AM-0.09m
6:09PM-0.12m
6:48AM-0.08m
7:00PM-0.05m
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Information about the Apache Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Apache Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Apache Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Apache Pier 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 (Apache Pier) 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 Apache Pier 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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