
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Apache Pier. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch. The whole 16 days is a real struggle. There’s a long gap of solid nothingness from the start right through to the middle of the month. You’re looking at a whole lot of days with no real surf to speak of. The water temp is around 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort, but it’s not gonna help the waves.
The first real flicker of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until the morning of Friday, September 18th. That’s a long wait. On that morning, we get a tiny 2 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period stuff. The combined energy is a low 50 (weak). But the wind goes glassy out of the SW, making it clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon that same day sees a jump to 5 ft from the E, but the wind goes cross-onshore, and the energy jumps to 176 (moderate), but the conditions are reported as poor, so it’s not a goer.
Then on Saturday morning, September 19th, we get another window. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE with a 6-second period, and the combined energy is 117 (moderate). The wind is glassy again from the SW, so it’s clean. But again, it’s just surfable, very ordinary. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 4 ft, but the wind goes light cross-onshore, making it choppy.
So, if you’re desperate, the standout is the morning of Saturday, September 19th. The wind is glassy, the swell is 4 ft from the ESE, making it the cleanest option of the whole period. But don’t expect much. The crowds are likely to be around because it’s a consistent spot, but the waves are just not there. The swell direction from the SSE is what the spot likes, but what we’re getting is mostly ESE, so it’s not a perfect match.
The rest of the time, it’s just poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and it’s choppy. There’s nothing for beginners or experts really. The period is short, under 8 seconds for most of it, so the waves won’t have any punch. For a beach break like this, that’s not a good thing.
Honestly, for this 16-day window, it’s a write-off. The best you can hope for is a tiny, clean wave on the 19th. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 |
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12 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 101 | 83 | 75 | 96 | 91 | 74 | 41 | 40 | 19 | 7 | 37 | 25 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:37PM1.02m | 3:59AM0.80m | 4:48PM1.03m | 5:14AM0.82m | 5:57PM1.05m | 6:24AM0.87m | 7:00PM1.09m | 7:27AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.12m | 8:24AM0.99m | 8:48PM1.13m | 9:15AM1.05m | 9:35PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.15m | 10:42PM0.35m | 10:51AM0.16m | 11:54PM0.33m | 12:02PM0.13m | 1:01AM0.26m | 1:08PM0.08m | 2:00AM0.18m | 2:08PM0.02m | 2:52AM0.09m | 3:03PM-0.02m | 3:38AM0.03m | 3:54PM-0.04m | 4:22AM-0.00m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 6 |
12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 40 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
11 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | E 6 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 6 |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — |
— | 23 | 12 | 20 | 31 | — | — | 13 | 19 | 101 | 83 | 75 | 96 | 91 | 74 | — | — | — | 7 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 1188 | 130 | 1645 | 1659 | 324 | 823 | 823 | 730 | 665 | 622 | 63 | 416 | 1313 | 63 | 63 | 1319 | 450 | 130 | 769 | 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.










