Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.8° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long look ahead at Apache Pier, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The water temp is sitting around 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the waves? They’re gonna be a real struggle.

The overall pattern is flat and weak. The combined wave energy barely cracks double digits most days, sitting in the 14 to 36 range for the first week and a half, which is just whisper-thin energy. We’re looking at a lot of poor surf conditions with tiny, weak swells.

For the first ten days, from August 26th right through to September 4th, you’re mostly looking at ankle-to-knee-high slop. The swell is a messy mix of short-period SE and S windswell, mostly under 2ft, with periods of 4 to 9 seconds – that’s just wind chop. The wind is a problem too: it’s mostly cross-onshore from the S or SE, which chops everything up. There are a few glassy moments – like Saturday morning the 29th, Sunday the 30th, and Monday the 31st – but with swell heights of 1ft to 1ft, there’s just nothing to push you around. It’s a glassy lake, not a surf.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning session shows a 2ft swell from the SE, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell pulse. The combined energy hits 65, which is still weak, but the wind is offshore from the WSW, making it clean. You’ll find tiny, clean lines. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The next morning, September 3rd, has a similar setup, with a 1ft SE swell, 9-second period, and light offshore WSW wind – clean but small. Then, on Friday the 4th, the morning brings a 2ft SW swell with a short 5-second period, but again, clean offshore wind. The combined energy is only 47, so it’s weak, but it’s a chance to get wet on a clean face.

The pick of the entire 16-day window, if you can call it that, is the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. That 2ft SE swell with a 11-second period is the longest period we see, and the light offshore wind from the WSW will keep the surface clean. The swell direction is SSE, which is the optimum for Apache Pier, so the waves will have a bit of shape. It’s small, but it’s the only time the conditions align. After that, we’re back to tiny, weak, and choppy or clean and flat again.

Honestly, for the first eight days, the biggest call is whether to bother paddling out for a 1ft wave. The setup is so weak that it looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle. The surf quality is rated poor for almost every session. The crowd factor is “often” here, and with surf this small, even a few longboards will have you battling for scraps.

The second week, from September 5th onward, is more of the same. Tiny swells, mostly 1ft to 2ft, with periods mostly under 10 seconds. The wind is on the nose or cross-onshore most of the time. There’s a morning on September 9th with a 4ft swell, but it’s a messy 6-second period and the wind is cross-shore, making it a lumpy mess. Combined energy is 99 – still weak. It’s not a day to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the best shot is the morning of September 2nd. It’s small, clean, and has a little groundswell pulse. The rest of the period is a waiting game. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
9:01PM1.02m
9:09AM0.90m
9:38PM1.03m
9:49AM0.94m
10:14PM1.03m
10:27AM0.98m
10:49PM1.01m
11:07AM1.01m
11:25PM0.98m
11:49AM1.03m
00:04AM0.94m
12:35PM1.04m
00:49AM0.90m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.12m
3:52AM0.15m
3:56PM0.09m
4:30AM0.10m
4:37PM0.08m
5:07AM0.07m
5:19PM0.09m
5:43AM0.05m
6:01PM0.11m
6:21AM0.05m
6:45PM0.15m
7:01AM0.06m
7:34PM0.20m
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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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