Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 13 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: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 71 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 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’re looking at a long, grim 16-day stretch at Apache Pier. There’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. Zero standouts, just a whole lot of nothing.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing special. The swell energy is weak across the board, the highest number hitting just 79 (weak) on the afternoon of the 19th of August. Swell heights barely get over 3ft, and when they do, it’s with short, weak periods in the 4 to 5 second range – just wind slop. The swell direction is mostly from the S or SE, which is fine for the pier’s exposed setup (best from SSE), but the size and energy just aren’t there.
Wind is a constant headache. Most days we’re dealing with cross-onshore or onshore breezes, ruining what little shape there is. The morning of the 14th of August (Friday) has a clean, light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft with a 5-second period – that’s not even a proper wave. The morning of the 19th of August (Wednesday) has a light cross-shore and a 1ft, 11-second groundswell, which is a bit longer period, but the energy is still weak (70) and it’s tiny. The morning of the 27th of August (Thursday) has a weak 3ft S swell with a 6-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s still poor.
This is a flat spell, plain and simple. Even for a beginner-friendly spot like Apache Pier, there’s nothing to ride. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if the wind picks up. The only tiny glimmer is the 14th of August morning, but it’s barely knee-high. Save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 13 | S 4 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:21PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.82m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:24AM0.12m | 9:01PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | SE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 10 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 18 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | SE 8 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 18 | — | 12 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 14 | 30 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1653 | 1779 | 942 | 1759 | 2017 | 2482 | 1746 | 805 | 2482 | 678 | 360 | 826 | 416 | 512 | 494 | 99 | 73 | 461 | 31 |
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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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