Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next ten days or so are looking pretty bleak. We're looking at a real flat spell. From now right through until the 20th of July, the surf is just not there. You'll be staring at a lake. The swell energy is tiny, mostly under 100 (weak), and the wind is all over the shop. It’s a significant gap of almost no surfable waves.
The water temperature is sitting at a toasty 84.7°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a swim would be nice, but you won't be paddling into anything.
Finally, around the 20th of July, things start to show a pulse. On Monday morning, we get a bump of 5ft from the SSW. The energy picks up to 181 (moderate), and we get a light offshore breeze from the WSW, so it should be clean. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit weak and crumbly, but it's the first rideable wave in a long time. This is a beginner-friendly sandbar, so it's a good option for the learners to get wet. The crowd factor is "often", so expect some company.
By Monday afternoon, the swell pushes up to 6ft from the SSW, with energy hitting 293 (moderate), but the wind goes cross-shore and it gets a bit chopped. The conditions are ordinary, but the size is there for those who are keen.
The 21st and 22nd of July see the swell holding around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is a problem – it's onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The energy is moderate to strong (251-376), but the quality just isn't there for a clean surf. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. The period stays short, so it's all wind-swell.
The 24th of July has a similar story: 5ft from the S, but with a moderate cross-onshore breeze. It's just not clean.
So, the only real standout window is Monday morning, 20th of July. It's not going to be epic, but it's the best we've got after a long dry spell. The rest of the outlook is a write-off for quality waves. Keep your expectations low, and maybe wax the board for that Monday morning glass-off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 92 | 71 | 48 | 37 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.03m | 6:38AM0.79m | 7:23PM1.08m | 7:45AM0.82m | 8:24PM1.12m | 8:47AM0.85m | 9:22PM1.15m | 9:46AM0.89m | 10:16PM1.16m | 10:43AM0.92m | 11:07PM1.14m | 11:37AM0.94m | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:29PM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.16m | 1:32PM-0.07m | 2:31AM0.09m | 2:32PM-0.12m | 3:28AM0.02m | 3:29PM-0.16m | 4:22AM-0.04m | 4:24PM-0.18m | 5:13AM-0.08m | 5:17PM-0.17m | 6:02AM-0.09m | 6:09PM-0.12m | 6:48AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | 8:24 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 4 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 9 | 48 | 37 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 2 | — | 12 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 8 | — | E 8 | — | SE 9 | — | SW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | WNW 3 | S 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 92 | 71 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 16 | — | — | 12 | 17 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 589 | 82 | 227 | 66 | 99 | 40 | 209 | 130 | 947 | 823 | 40 | 189 | 63 | 66 | 61 | 417 | 498 | 512 | 823 | 988 | 1743 |
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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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