Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Apache Pier is looking like a real struggle. We’re not talking about a few days of waiting; this is a long, flat, and messy run. There’s a genuine gap with no real surf on offer for the entire first week and beyond. The first record that even hints at a surfable wave doesn’t pop up until Wednesday the 29th of July, and even then, it’s a marginal call. Before that, from Saturday the 25th right through Tuesday the 28th, you’re looking at nothing but tiny, weak, and often choppy conditions. Most days have a combined energy rating sitting in the teens or twenties, which is just pathetic. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at the flat ocean.
The only faint glimmer of hope in this whole outlook is on Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. We finally see a bump in size to 5ft, coming from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 216 (moderate), which is the highest we see. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW, keeping things fairly clean. It’s still a short-period swell, so it’s not going to have that grunty, well-shaped feel, but it’s the only time the numbers get above a "poor" rating. This is a beginner-friendly break, and at 5ft, it’s still in the safe zone for learners, but don’t expect any quality. The other tiny pulse on Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon brings another 5ft, but with a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind and a stormy period of 5 seconds, it’s going to be a lumpy, wind-chopped mess. That one is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout here. The best bet is that Wednesday morning session on the 29th, but even then, it’s just barely surfable. If you’re desperate, you can scratch around for a tiny wave, but this is a classic case of the forecast looking bleak. The spot is consistent, so it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°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 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 20 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 126 | 155 | 53 | 33 | 51 | 52 | 38 | 26 | 38 | 21 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 51 | 52 | 38 | 26 | 38 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 7 | 33 | — | — | 30 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 4 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 24 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 15 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 126 | 155 | 53 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 0 | 130 | 209 | 823 | 334 | 947 | 947 | 649 | 551 | 551 | 551 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 28 | 61 | 823 | 334 |
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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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