Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Apache-Pier are looking pretty grim. There’s a solid stretch of flat, weak conditions with hardly anything to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, messy, or just plain poor surf. We’re talking a long gap of almost nothing worth paddling out for until the end of the month.
The first real glimmer of something surfable shows up on Wednesday the 30th of July. Thursday morning the 31st is the best of the bunch, but even then it’s a modest setup. You’ll see a 3ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 122. The wind is light offshore from the northwest, which will keep the surface clean. The water temp is a warm 84°, which is about 1° above normal for this time of year – pretty average. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar, so it’s a good spot for a learner to get some little waves, but it’s not going to be a standout for anyone else. Expect the crowds to be a problem though, as it’s often busy.
Thursday afternoon on the 31st actually goes glassy, with the same 3ft south swell, but the energy is similar. It’s still surfable, but very ordinary.
Then we hit another lull. The next thing that pops up is on Tuesday the 5th of August. The morning sees a 4ft south swell with a 7-second period, and combined energy bumps up to 201 – moderate energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the west, so it’ll be clean. This is probably the best wave of the whole outlook, but it’s still only a marginal call. The size is right for the consistent sandbar, but it’s not a guarantee.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and choppy. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer for Apache-Pier. The consistency is there for the break, but the quality just isn’t. If you’re desperate for a splash, the mornings of the 30th of July and the 5th of August are your best bets. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecast – it can’t stay this poor for long.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 64 | 47 | 50 | 128 | 122 | 77 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.94m | 7:26AM0.74m | 8:09PM0.97m | 8:13AM0.76m | 8:52PM0.99m | 8:57AM0.78m | 9:32PM1.01m | 9:37AM0.81m | 10:09PM1.01m | 10:16AM0.83m | 10:44PM1.00m | 10:53AM0.85m | 11:17PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM0.15m | 2:14AM0.24m | 2:10PM0.13m | 3:00AM0.20m | 2:56PM0.10m | 3:43AM0.16m | 3:39PM0.08m | 4:24AM0.12m | 4:20PM0.07m | 5:02AM0.10m | 4:59PM0.07m | 5:39AM0.08m | 5:38PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | 8 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 2 | 56 | 122 | 77 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SW 4 | — | E 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSE 6 | NE 5 | S 5 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 20 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | NNW 2 | S 7 | — | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 27 | 64 | 47 | 50 | 128 | 1 | 46 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 209 | 130 | 130 | 805 | 324 | 622 | 827 | 417 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 589 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 209 | 622 | 377 |
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