Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.2° C
1.2° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSW swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 17th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Looking at Apache Pier for the next couple weeks, and I’ll level with you—it’s a flat spell with a lot of chop and not a lot of hope. You’re gonna have to dig deep to find a wave worth paddling for.

We kick off on Tuesday, August 11th with a measly 2ft SSW swell, a 4-second period, and cross-onshore wind messing it up. That’s the story for the first week: tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, periods often below 6 seconds, and cross-onshore winds from the S or SSW turning the surface into a washing machine. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the teens to low 60s—barely enough to move your board. There’s a couple of clean windows on the mornings of Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, with light offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft to 2ft with a 5 to 8 second period. You might get a ankle-snapper on a log, but it’s not worth the paddle.

The first real highlight is Tuesday morning, August 18th. Dead calm—glassy conditions—with 3ft swell from the S, period up to 5 seconds. The energy is moderate at 75, and it’s rideable, but the data calls it “very ordinary.” The score is a 1 out of 10, so set your expectations low. For beginners, this is your spot: swell under 5ft, no wind, and safe. The swell direction (S) is a decent match for Apache Pier’s optimum (SSE). The water temp is 85°F, a touch warmer than average, so at least it’s comfortable.

After that, we hit another lull. From the 19th through most of the 25th, it’s back to small, poor quality surf with cross-onshore winds and weak energy. There’s another glassy moment on Thursday the 20th morning with 1ft SE swell (period 9 seconds), but again, it’s tiny.

The final session to note is Wednesday morning, August 26th: light offshore wind, 2ft S swell with a 6-second period, and combined energy of 41. Surfable but ordinary. By afternoon the wind turns onshore and it’s game over.

If I’m calling one standout, it’s Tuesday morning, August 18th. Glassy, clean, tiny but rideable waves. Apache Pier can be “often” crowded, but with conditions this marginal, it might be quiet. Bring a longboard and low expectations.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
SE
8
0.3
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8
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
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0.7
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6
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6
0.8
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
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8
0.4
SE
8
1
S
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
19
4
8
16
10
10
19
19
21
55
34
24
33
31
33
24
15
24
57
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
5
WNW
15
W
10
S
5
NNW
5
W
15
S
10
SW
10
W
25
SSW
15
WNW
20
ENE
20
E
20
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
9:07PM1.15m
9:32AM0.96m
9:57PM1.15m
10:24AM1.00m
10:45PM1.12m
11:14AM1.02m
11:30PM1.08m
12:01PM1.02m
00:13AM1.02m
12:47PM1.01m
00:55AM0.95m
1:34PM0.98m
1:38AM0.88m
Low Tide
3:16PM-0.11m
4:02AM-0.01m
4:10PM-0.13m
4:50AM-0.05m
5:00PM-0.12m
5:34AM-0.06m
5:49PM-0.07m
6:17AM-0.05m
6:36PM0.01m
6:59AM-0.00m
7:23PM0.10m
7:41AM0.06m
8:11PM0.19m
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6:33
6:35
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8:06
8:05
8:04
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8:00
8:00
7:59
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17
Temp °C
33
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34
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28
Feels °C
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37
30
33
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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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