Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, well, lookin’ at this 16-day window for Apache Pier, I gotta say, it’s a tough stretch. We’re starin’ down the barrel of a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about. The first proper chance to even think about wettin’ a line doesn’t pop up until Friday the 28th of August, and even then, it’s marginal.
Friday 28th August is your best bet, but keep your expectations in the gutter. The morning session is the one to aim for. We’re talkin’ a tiny 1ft of swell, coming from the SE with a period of 11 seconds. It’s a long-period groundswell, which gives the wave a bit more shape, but at this size, it’s more about the vibe. The real saviour here is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm, and the water’s gonna be clean as a whistle. The afternoon ain’t bad either, with a light offshore N breeze at 6 mph keeping things tidy. The combined energy is a measly 75 and then 47, so it’s weak, and you’ll be waitin’ for sets. The water temp is a toasty 84°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re floatin’ around doin’ nothing.
The rest of the outlook is pretty much a write-off. You’ve got over a week of really poor surf conditions, with tiny, weak wind chop or mushy onshore slop. There’s a point around the 26th of August where the energy bumps up to 83–92, but that’s with a SE swell that’s got a good period of 12-15 seconds. That might sound promising, but the winds are cross-onshore, churning up the surface, so it’s a choppy, messy affair at a beach break like this. That setup with that much wind and a beach break? Honestly, the kite surfers are gonna have a better time than us paddle surfers.
So, in short, we’ve got one very slim window on the 28th morning at Apache Pier (Myrtle Beach). It’s not a standout in any normal sense, but it’s the only time the wind and conditions line up to give you something even vaguely ridable. Don’t expect much. For the rest, you’re better off chillin’ on the sand.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
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6 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 15 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:47PM1.01m | 00:55AM0.95m | 1:34PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.88m | 2:21PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.82m | 3:11PM0.92m | 3:11AM0.78m | 4:04PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.75m | 5:00PM0.90m | 5:02AM0.74m | 5:56PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.10m | 7:41AM0.06m | 8:11PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.12m | 9:01PM0.28m | 9:09AM0.19m | 9:54PM0.35m | 10:00AM0.24m | 10:52PM0.39m | 10:55AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.28m | 00:48AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 |
3 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 4 | E 5 | E 4 | — | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | 19 | 35 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SSE 12 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | S 5 |
— | 32 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 25 | — | 11 | 23 | 10 | 15 | 19 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 512 | 1306 | 1741 | 551 | 769 | 81 | 61 | 424 | 9 | 66 | 356 | 82 | 177 | 823 | 0 | 1653 | 1630 | 130 | 130 | 82 | 82 |
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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.
Apache Pier is 18 km (11 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











