Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it: Apache Pier isn’t giving us anything worth paddling for over the next couple of weeks. The spot’s a consistent sandbar, open to south‑southeast swell, but the swells we’re seeing are mostly from the south or south‑southwest – not the right angle. And the wind? Cross or cross‑onshore most of the time, turning the surface into a mess. No good surf options in the whole 16‑day window.
The only moments that even look clean are Thursday morning, July 23, with a light offshore from the north‑northwest at 6 mph, swell 3 ft from the south, period 6 seconds, energy 74 – weak. Water temp is 85°, a touch warmer than normal. It’s small, short‑period, and the break is a sandbar, so expect crumbly waves. If you’re a beginner and really need to get wet, that’s your best shot. But it’ll be crowded.
Then on Friday, July 31, we get another offshore morning – north‑northwest 6 mph, swell 4 ft from the south‑southwest, period 6 seconds, energy 158 – moderate. Afternoon turns glassy with a light south‑west breeze, swell 4 ft. Still, the direction is off, the period is short, and the waves will be ordinary. For a beginner spot, it’s barely surfable.
The rest of the two weeks is tiny windswell, onshore winds, and stormy skies. No standouts. If you’re into kite surfing, those cross‑onshore breezes and lumpy conditions might be more fun. But for paddle surfing, this is a dry spell. Apache Pier is consistent though, so it won’t stay this poor forever. Keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 78 | 123 | 91 | 64 | 88 | 74 | 75 | 105 | 176 | 134 | 225 | 170 | 63 | 36 | 51 | 21 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.91m | 4:48AM0.75m | 5:41PM0.91m | 5:42AM0.73m | 6:33PM0.92m | 6:35AM0.73m | 7:23PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.10m | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.30m | 11:37AM0.16m | 00:30AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.17m | 1:24AM0.28m | 1:22PM0.15m | 2:14AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 25 | 63 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 78 | 123 | 91 | 64 | 88 | 74 | 75 | 105 | 176 | 134 | 225 | 170 | — | — | 51 | 21 | 18 | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 377 | 589 | 392 | 334 | 360 | 450 | 1306 | 1139 | 278 | 512 | 417 | 376 | 0 | 219 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 40 | 99 | 189 | 189 |
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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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