Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.8° C
0.7° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's happening at Apache Pier.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a rough stretch. The whole 16-day window is lookin' flat and messy. There's nothing pumping, and we're gonna be waitin' a while for even a hint of a wave. The first real shot at anything rideable doesn't show up until the afternoon of Thursday, July 23rd, and even then, it's a struggle.

For the first week, from Friday, July 17th right through Thursday morning, July 23rd, it's a total write-off. You're lookin' at constant cross-onshore winds, mostly from the SSW, that are just churnin' up a tiny swell that's barely 3 feet high. The energy is in the weak to moderate range, but with those winds, it's just a mess. You'd be better off takin' the week off. The water temp is sittin' around 84°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're starin' at the flatness.

Then we get a little glimmer. Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, things go glassy. The wind drops to 3 mph from the East, and it's dead calm. The swell is a tiny 2 feet from the South with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy is weak, and it's honestly just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not good, but it's the only time in the whole run the wind is actually workin' with us. For a beginner, you might find a knee-high roller, but that's about it.

The following week doesn't get much better. We see a few morning windows with clean conditions – like Monday, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th – but the swell is miniscule. Tuesday morning, July 28th, is glassy with a 3-foot South swell and a period of 6 seconds, but the energy is weak. It's a "surfable" moment, but you'll be fightin' for scraps. The crowds at Apache Pier can be "often," so if you do paddle out on one of these glassy mornings, expect a few other desperate souls in the lineup.

The last few days of the run into August are still small and clean in the mornings, but there's no power behind it. The swell is tiny, and the period is short. The combined energy is weak. It's a long, flat spell for the area.

Overall, this is a tough outlook. If you absolutely have to get wet, the glassy afternoon of Thursday, July 23rd, is your best bet, but don't expect much. The morning of Tuesday, July 28th, is another window. There's no standout, no charge, just a long wait for a tiny clean-up. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's just how it goes sometimes.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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30
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25
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High Tide
12:29PM0.94m
00:44AM1.04m
1:21PM0.94m
1:31AM0.97m
2:12PM0.93m
2:18AM0.90m
3:03PM0.92m
3:06AM0.84m
3:55PM0.91m
3:56AM0.78m
4:48PM0.91m
4:48AM0.75m
5:41PM0.91m
Low Tide
7:00PM-0.05m
7:35AM-0.05m
7:52PM0.04m
8:21AM-0.00m
8:45PM0.13m
9:07AM0.05m
9:39PM0.21m
9:55AM0.10m
10:35PM0.27m
10:45AM0.14m
11:33PM0.30m
11:37AM0.16m
00:30AM0.30m
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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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