Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.6°C
1.2° 

Apache Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apache Pier surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 63 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Apache Pier.

Overall, the outlook is a quiet one. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor wind direction, so it’s a waiting game. The first wave that’s even worth a mention doesn’t show up until September 20th, so expect a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for.

Let’s start with the beginning. Right through the 9th to the 19th, it’s all small, short-period slop. Swell heights are mostly 1 ft to 3 ft, with periods of only 4-8 seconds, so it’s weak, crumbly, and chopped up. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making it even messier. The combined energy values are all in the double digits, like 15, 34, 47, so the ocean is basically flat. For the first week, don’t even bother.

Now, the one bright spot. On the morning of September 20th, a little window opens. The swell is still small, around 3 ft from the ESE, but the wind goes glassy – a light SSE breeze. That’s clean. The period picks up to 7 seconds, so it’s a bit more rideable, and the combined energy hits 73, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ll see. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 84°F, so it’s just a bit muggy out there. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. It’s a chance for the die-hards to get a couple of grovelly rides on a longboard, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The afternoon of the 20th goes back to cross-onshore, and the rest of the 16-day window returns to the same pattern: tiny, onshore, and weak. Crowds are likely at Apache Pier as it’s an exposed sandbar, but with this kind of swell, you’ll have it to yourself.

This is a classic blank run for the area. The season’s just not giving us anything. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:24AM0.99m
8:48PM1.13m
9:15AM1.05m
9:35PM1.12m
10:02AM1.08m
10:19PM1.09m
10:47AM1.09m
11:00PM1.05m
11:30AM1.09m
11:39PM0.99m
12:12PM1.06m
00:18AM0.93m
12:54PM1.02m
00:57AM0.88m
Low Tide
3:03PM-0.02m
3:38AM0.03m
3:54PM-0.04m
4:22AM-0.00m
4:41PM-0.02m
5:04AM-0.01m
5:26PM0.02m
5:43AM0.02m
6:10PM0.09m
6:22AM0.07m
6:53PM0.17m
7:01AM0.14m
7:37PM0.26m
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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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