Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, S swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. 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+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down this 16-day run for Apache Pier.
Honestly, it’s a lean spell. There’s a big gap with no decent surf from now until Tuesday, August 4th. Until then, it’s all small, weak, and blown out with that cross-onshore wind. The swell is underwhelming.
The only real chance to get wet is early Tuesday morning, August 4th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the pick of a bad bunch. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge plus – that’ll clean up the surface. We're looking at a 3ft swell from the SE. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the energy is moderate. The water temp is slightly warmer than usual at 84°. For a beginner spot that’s consistent, you can get a few small, clean waves. It’s “surfable but very ordinary,” but at least it’s clean. That glassy window shuts by the afternoon when the onshore wind comes back.
Wednesday morning, August 5th, has another glassy window. A tiny 2ft swell from the SE with very weak energy. Again, it’s surfable but ordinary. If the board’s already waxed, you could have a splash.
Other than that, there’s not much to write home about. Sunday afternoon, August 9th, sees a 4ft S swell with a clean, gentle offshore wind from the NW. The waves are cleaner but still just ordinary. The rest of the time is small, choppy, or blown out. The crowds at Apache Pier can be an issue too, but with conditions this poor, you probably won’t have to worry about that.
For a consistent beginner break, the lack of quality swell and the constant poor wind direction make this a tough 16 days. The only bright spots are those two glassy mornings. Otherwise, it’s a classic case of “don’t bother.”
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 13 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 47 | 119 | 258 | 206 | 220 | 124 | 74 | 68 | 67 | 29 | 49 | 41 | 30 | 22 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:53AM0.85m | 11:17PM0.98m | 11:30AM0.88m | 11:50PM0.96m | 12:11PM0.91m | 00:26AM0.93m | 12:55PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.89m | 1:46PM0.95m | 1:56AM0.85m | 2:44PM0.97m | 2:55AM0.81m | 3:49PM0.98m | 4:03AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.08m | 6:15AM0.07m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:51AM0.06m | 7:01PM0.14m | 7:29AM0.05m | 7:48PM0.18m | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:42PM0.23m | 9:00AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.27m | 9:58AM0.08m | 10:54PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SSW 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 74 | 56 | — | 29 | 8 | — | 30 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 24 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 47 | 119 | 258 | 206 | 220 | 124 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 15 | 49 | 41 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 209 | 334 | 334 | 360 | 823 | 678 | 512 | 498 | 494 | 498 | 474 | 461 | 0 | 334 | 391 | 0 | 1645 | 416 | 373 | 334 | 99 |
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