Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s 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 (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s be real – this stretch at Apache Pier is a tough one. For the next 16 days, there’s just no good surf to be found. The whole run is a bust, so don’t bother planning your session around it.
The main problem is the swell. It’s almost nothing but weak, short-period windswell from the south and southeast, with combined wave energy mostly in the weak range, often under 100 (e.g., 27, 28, 31). The height barely cracks 3 ft, and when it does, the period is a pathetic 6 seconds – no shape or power. The wind is a constant headache, too, almost always cross onshore, leaving the surface choppy and messy. There are a couple of brief windows of cleaner conditions on the morning of the 10th and the 13th, with light offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell is so tiny (around 2 ft) and weak (energy around 31 and 39) that it’s barely worth a paddle.
For a beginner-friendly spot like Apache Pier, this is a real bummer. The bright side is this break is consistent, so it won’t stay this poor for long – forecasts can change fast. But right now, there’s nothing here that’s worth your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 86 | 62 | 121 | 69 | 33 | 49 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 54 | 76 | 80 | 119 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07AM0.89m | 1:46PM0.95m | 1:56AM0.85m | 2:44PM0.97m | 2:55AM0.81m | 3:49PM0.98m | 4:03AM0.79m | 4:58PM1.01m | 5:17AM0.78m | 6:07PM1.04m | 6:29AM0.81m | 7:12PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:42PM0.23m | 9:00AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.27m | 9:58AM0.08m | 10:54PM0.30m | 11:04AM0.07m | 00:06AM0.28m | 12:12PM0.05m | 1:15AM0.22m | 1:18PM-0.00m | 2:16AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 8:13 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 41 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 86 | — | — | — | 25 | 49 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 54 | — | 80 | 119 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 145 | — | 62 | 121 | 69 | 33 | 40 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 6 | — | 76 | — | 87 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 227 | 377 | 381 | 82 | 1306 | 82 | 370 | 1307 | 503 | 417 | 701 | 81 | 73 | 628 | 417 | 227 | 628 | 461 |
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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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