Surf Forecasts:
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, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 40 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 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s level with you—this Apache Pier forecast is a rough one. We’ve got a long dry spell of nothing worth surfing, with most of the next two weeks offering only small, weak, messy waves. The good news is there are a couple of windows that might just get you excited, especially if you’re willing to wait.
Right now, through the first week and into the second, the surf is tiny and poor. From Wednesday 9 September through to Saturday 19 September, the swell is mostly between 0.3m and 0.7m (that’s about 1 to 2 feet), with short periods of 4 to 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak, sitting between 15 and 82. The wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and bumpy. Water temperature is 84°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not surfable—honestly, if you’ve got a kite, this setup might be more interesting than a paddle.
Then we get a shift. On Sunday 20 September, for the morning session, the swell jumps to 1.2m (about 4 feet) from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 220—moderate power. The wind is light and cross-off from the north, and the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout. It’s still not huge, but the clean conditions and that bit of energy make it the best on offer. The swell direction (ESE) is a little off the optimum SSE, but it’s close enough to work. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the consistent nature, it could be fun. Keep in mind, crowds are often here, so expect company.
After that, Monday 21 September and Tuesday 22 September have some surfable waves in the 1.1m to 1.4m (4 to 5 feet) range, with moderate energy (165 to 264), but the wind is cross or glassy at best, leading to “ordinary conditions” or “marginal” comments. Tuesday afternoon in particular shows glassy wind and 1.3m (4 feet) from the ESE, which might be worth a look if you miss the Sunday window.
By Wednesday 23 September, the swell fades, and we’re back to tiny, weak surf through the end of the period. Inconsistent and poor overall.
So, to sum it up: the clear standout is Sunday 20 September morning at Apache Pier. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real chance for a clean, fun paddle. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off. If you’re itching for a wave, aim for that Sunday morning glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 37 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 30 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | SE 8 | S 4 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 10 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 23 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | 12 | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 37 | — | — | 26 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 15 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 82 | 461 | 750 | 417 | 360 | 494 | 512 | 1307 | 1307 | 130 | 82 | 551 | 0 | 66 | 872 | 209 | 512 | 1313 | 1267 |
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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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