Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle at Apache Pier. The water’s warm, about 84°, which is a touch above average for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for it.
We’ve got a long stretch of nothing from now through to the 22nd of August. The swell is tiny – under 3 feet – and when there’s any energy in the water the period is so short there's no push. You’ll see weak energy readings mostly below 50, like 10 (combined energy) on the morning of the 15th. The wind is on it or cross-shore making a mess, so save yourself the drive.
On the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August, there’s a slight improvement. We get a glassy start – wind goes calm from the WNW – with a 3ft swell from the SSW at a 5-second period. It’s surfable but ordinary, energy is moderate at 71. Honestly, the conditions are flat, weak and you’d be scratching for anything decent. The crowd factor is there as it's often busy, but with swell this small, don't expect any kind of session.
The only other period that might make you look twice is the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. Glassy wind from the WSW, a long-period 1ft groundswell out of the SE at 12 seconds. The energy pushes up to 81, which is moderate. That long-period on a beach break like Apache Pier might make it break a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, if you’re desperate for a longboard, it’s your best window in this run. It’s small – definitely not for experts – but it’s clean.
Sunday the 30th of August afternoon shows a 5ft pulse from the east at 6 seconds paired with a 141 reading – moderate energy. But it’s cross-onshore and messy. Too small for experts, maybe not quite big enough to be a problem for beginners, but the wind will ruin it.
Bottom line: this is a long flat spell. There’s nothing to get excited about. For the majority of the forecast, it’s a kite surfer’s bay with that persistent onshore breeze and tiny chop, not a surf spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 33 | 43 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.02m | 00:13AM1.02m | 12:47PM1.01m | 00:55AM0.95m | 1:34PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.88m | 2:21PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.82m | 3:11PM0.92m | 3:11AM0.78m | 4:04PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.75m | 5:00PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.01m | 6:59AM-0.00m | 7:23PM0.10m | 7:41AM0.06m | 8:11PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.12m | 9:01PM0.28m | 9:09AM0.19m | 9:54PM0.35m | 10:00AM0.24m | 10:52PM0.39m | 10:55AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 4 | S 4 | E 4 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | — | E 4 | — | S 13 | SSE 12 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 14 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SW 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 6 | — | 6 | 8 | — | 8 | 23 | — | 15 | 24 | — | 18 | 24 | — | 33 | 43 | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 805 | 2511 | 564 | 512 | 826 | 465 | 622 | 377 | 177 | 66 | 461 | 40 | 227 | 823 | 282 | 334 | 2104 | 280 | 881 | 551 | 144 |
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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).
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