
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Gotta lay it down straight – we’re staring at a flat spell for Apache Pier for the next 16 days. The finder shows no good surf options, so we’re in for a long stretch of small, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. The persistent onshore flow from the south and southeast is the main problem, keeping things blown out and the energy too weak to get fired up about.
Let’s break it down. The whole period starts with a tiny, weak S swell at 3ft and a period of 4 seconds on Tuesday, July 28th. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and with a cross-on breeze from the SSW at 15 mph, it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. The combined energy is a weak 30. Not worth a paddle.
Wednesday the 29th morning sees a brief window of cleaner conditions with a light NW offshore wind at 6 mph, but the swell is still a pathetic 2ft at 6 seconds. The energy is only 24 – it’s knee-high and gutless. You’d be fighting for scraps. The afternoon goes back to light cross-shore wind, but the waves are still poor.
Thursday the 30th offers another clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze, but again, the swell is 2ft and weak. The afternoon finally shows a little more life with a clean offshore wind from the NW, a small bump to 2ft, and the energy hits 49. The wave comment says “surfable but very ordinary” – that’s the best we get all week. That’s a one-star day for small, clean, but weak waves.
From Friday July 31st right through to Sunday August 2nd, the onshore winds from the SE kick back in, bumping up to 12-15 mph. The swell stays tiny, peaking at 4ft on Sunday afternoon but with a cross-on wind and a period of just 7 seconds, the energy of 139 is moderate but the quality is junk. Choppy, lumpy, and blown out.
The whole first week of August is a write-off. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is inconsistent and weak, with combined energy values mostly below 100. There’s a risk of thunderstorms on a few mornings – not exactly a surf call.
The second week is a little more promising, but still not good. On Wednesday August 12th, the morning shows a clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph. The swell is still only 3ft from the SSW with a 6-second period, but the energy climbs to 80. It’s the cleanest-looking session of the whole 16 days, but the waves are still very small and weak. The afternoon falls apart again with a fresh cross-on breeze at 18 mph.
Look, this is a tough run. The water is a warm 84°F, which is about normal for the time of year, but you don’t want to be sitting out there in the bathwater for these weak dribblers.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, July 30th, and Wednesday morning, August 12th. On those days, the wind goes light offshore or glassy, and the surf is clean but tiny. The best chance for a wave would be on Thursday July 30th afternoon with that 2ft clean swell, or the morning of August 12th. For a beginner, the small size is fine, but the lack of push and short period means it’ll be a long, slow session.
This is one of those stretches where the forecast looks better for a kiteboarder than a surfer, if the wind holds. For us paddle folk, it’s a board-in-the-bag kind of week. Stick with it – forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this flat for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
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19 | 107 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 31 | 48 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 11 | 36 | 23 | 53 | 139 | 134 | 95 | 35 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.01m | 9:37AM0.81m | 10:09PM1.01m | 10:16AM0.83m | 10:44PM1.00m | 10:53AM0.85m | 11:17PM0.98m | 11:30AM0.88m | 11:50PM0.96m | 12:11PM0.91m | 00:26AM0.93m | 12:55PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.08m | 4:24AM0.12m | 4:20PM0.07m | 5:02AM0.10m | 4:59PM0.07m | 5:39AM0.08m | 5:38PM0.08m | 6:15AM0.07m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:51AM0.06m | 7:01PM0.14m | 7:29AM0.05m | 7:48PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — |
10 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 31 | 48 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
19 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 5 | 36 | 23 | 53 | 139 | 134 | 95 | 35 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 947 | 6 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 66 | 0 | 66 | 324 | 855 | 360 | 965 | 480 | 512 | 227 | 474 | 383 | 281 | 416 | 373 |
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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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