
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from Myrtle Beach. Let’s get straight to it—Apache Pier is the only spot on the radar, and honestly, it’s a tough outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Lookin’ at the whole 16-day window, there’s really no good surf on offer. The first few days are a write-off, and the pattern doesn’t improve much. There’s a long gap from now until about the 8th of July where you’re best off keepin’ the board in the car. The waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the water’s a choppy mess. From the 5th through the 7th, you’ve got swell heights at 1 ft to 4 ft, but the wind’s all over the place—southerlies and southwesterlies blowin’ 12 to 19 mph, messin’ up any chance of a clean face. The combined energy is weak, around 18 to 78, so there’s just no push.
The 8th of July Wednesday morning offers a little flicker of hope—swell at 3 ft from the south, period 6 seconds, with a light WSW breeze at 6 mph that’s actually cross-offshore. That’s clean, but the waves are still tiny and ordinary. You could paddle out for a few ankle-biters, but don’t expect much. The combined energy is only 61. That same setup repeats on the 9th and 11th, with glassy conditions on the 11th Saturday afternoon—2 ft from the south, 6 seconds, and a glassy surface. That’s about as good as it gets, but it’s still small.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 11th of July afternoon. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 2 ft from the south, period 6 seconds, and the break is consistent. It’s a beginner spot anyway, so the size is fine for a learner or someone on a foamboard. The water temp is 84°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—about 2°F warmer, so it’s a bit bath-like but nice for a long session.
The rest of the forecast is a mess. The 17th of July Friday afternoon sees a bump in swell to 4 ft from the SSW, period 6 seconds, combined energy up to 106—moderate energy for a change—but the wind is south at 9 mph, cross-on, and the conditions are poor. It’s sloppy, lumpy, and not worth the paddle.
After that, it’s all tiny and windy again. Gaps of several days with no real surf. The 18th and 19th are particularly bad, with strong southwesterlies blowin’ 25 mph on the 19th Sunday morning, making it a kitesurfer’s dream and a paddle surfer’s nightmare.
So, bottom line: there’s no real swell on the horizon. The best you’ll get is a few clean, glassy mornings with knee-high waves. If you’re desperate, hit it on Saturday the 11th afternoon, but keep your expectations low. This is a classic summer flat spell for Apache Pier—it tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 4 | SE 8 |
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11 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 57 | 42 | 65 | 81 | 50 | 80 | 69 | 32 | 62 | 108 | 78 | 141 | 123 | 48 | 35 | 17 | 14 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:34AM0.88m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:22AM0.85m | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | 5:14PM0.98m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:20PM1.03m | 6:38AM0.79m | 7:23PM1.08m | 7:45AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.22m | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:25AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:25AM0.02m | 00:22AM0.22m | 12:29PM-0.02m | 1:29AM0.16m | 1:32PM-0.07m | 2:31AM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | |
8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | |
mm | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 |
11 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 13 | 12 | 50 | 12 | 13 | 32 | 18 | — | 63 | — | — | 48 | 13 | 10 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 5 |
— | — | 3 | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 14 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | E 4 | E 4 |
7 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 57 | — | 65 | 81 | — | 80 | 69 | — | 62 | 108 | 78 | 141 | 123 | — | 35 | 17 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 993 | 381 | 204 | 703 | 360 | 365 | 879 | 356 | 0 | 942 | 177 | 0 | 1223 | 417 | 130 | 377 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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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.
Apache Pier is 18 km (11 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











