Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Apache Pier is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start, and honestly, the whole 16-day window is pretty grim for surfers. The first decent wave doesn’t show up until around Saturday, July 12th and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The first week is a write-off. From Friday, July 10th right through to Friday, July 17th, the waves are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-on, and onshore – making for choppy, messy conditions. The combined swell energy is weak, bouncing between 23 and 158, which tells you there’s just no punch. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a quick dip is comfortable.
We finally get a little glimmer of hope on Sunday, July 19th. The morning glass-off with a light NNW breeze and a clean 3 ft swell from the S is about as good as it gets. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s a weak, windswell-type wave, but it’ll be glassy and clean. That’s your best bet for a paddle – but keep expectations low. The energy is only 48, so it’s feeble.
Things get a bit more interesting around Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st. The swell jumps up to 4 ft to 5 ft from the S, with combined energy climbing into the 200s, so there’s some actual push. But the wind is a problem. It’s cross, cross-on, and gusty, with a risk of thunderstorms, so the surface will be lumpy and choppy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
The best chance for a surfable wave, all things considered, comes on Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd. The wind swings light WSW and cross-off, giving us clean conditions. The swell holds at 4 ft to 5 ft from the S, with a short 6-second period. The energy is moderate, around 107 to 153. It’s ordinary, but it’s clean. The water will still be a touch warmer than usual, so it’s a solid “ordinary but fun” session for a beginner.
Heads up: Apache Pier is a consistent sandbar break and it’s often crowded, but with this kind of forecast, the bank will be empty. The optimum swell direction is SSE, but the swell is coming from the S, so it’s not a perfect match.
After that, the surf fades back into the 3 ft to 3 ft range with poor wind and a cross-chop, so the window closes fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 |
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 kJ | 35 | 139 | 58 | 47 | 64 | 36 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 50 | 82 | 57 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.03m | 6:38AM0.79m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM-0.02m | 1:29AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 19 | 58 | 47 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 13 | 23 | 13 | — | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | — | 8 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SE 8 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | WSW 5 | W 3 | SSW 6 | NW 4 | — | S 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 35 | 139 | 55 | 1 | 64 | 5 | — | 26 | 20 | 50 | 82 | 57 | 27 | 22 | — | — | 13 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 589 | 66 | 82 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 63 | 9 | 282 | 823 | 189 | 189 | 391 | 52 | 61 | 762 | 671 | 610 | 678 | 416 |
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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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