
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apache Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing for Apache Pier. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. Most of the time, the waves are just too small, the wind’s onshore or cross-shore, and it’s all looking messy. There’s a big gap of nothing happening until we get to the second week.
Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Saturday, the 15th of August. That’s over a week away, so don’t book your flights yet, but it’s the one moment that looks worth a paddle. The swell is coming from the SSW at 6ft, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and on the weaker side, but the combined energy is moderate at 327. The real kicker is the wind: glassy, with a NNE breeze at just 3 mph. That’s going to give you clean, smooth conditions. The water is 84°, and the anomaly is 2°, so it’s normal for the season. The break is an exposed sandbar, and it’s consistent, so it should be breaking. The optimum swell direction is SSE, and this is SSW, so it’s a bit off, but the glassy wind is the main draw here. The difficulty is beginner, so the size is okay for a learner, but it’s not a big, scary wave. Crowds are often, so expect company.
The rest of the dates are a bust. You’ve got a few mornings with a clean, cross-off wind, like the 10th and 11th of August, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak (20 to 24). That’s not surfable in any meaningful way. The afternoon of Thursday the 13th of August has the best chance of something ordinary, with 3ft swell from the SSW and a light cross-off wind, but it’s still a 1 out of 10.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Saturday morning the 15th of August. It’s the only window where the stars nearly align. For everything else, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSW 4 |
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67 | 48 | 47 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 73 | 122 | 65 | 106 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:56AM0.85m | 2:44PM0.97m | 2:55AM0.81m | 3:49PM0.98m | 4:03AM0.79m | 4:58PM1.01m | 5:17AM0.78m | 6:07PM1.04m | 6:29AM0.81m | 7:12PM1.08m | 7:36AM0.85m | 8:12PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.23m | 9:00AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.27m | 9:58AM0.08m | 10:54PM0.30m | 11:04AM0.07m | 00:06AM0.28m | 12:12PM0.05m | 1:15AM0.22m | 1:18PM-0.00m | 2:16AM0.14m | 2:20PM-0.06m | 3:12AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | 43 | 34 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 34 | 73 | 122 | 65 | 106 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 |
67 | 48 | 47 | — | 34 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 3 | — | — | — | 89 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 96 | 82 | 73 | 1741 | 373 | 1307 | 807 | 73 | 638 | 551 | 377 | 589 | 426 | 278 | 589 | 462 | 461 | 589 | 130 |
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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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