Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Apache Pier.
Honestly, this one's a tough pill to swallow. We've got a solid 16-day window stretching into mid-September, and for the most part, the surf gods have taken a holiday. There are huge gaps here where there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days, from Monday the 31st of August right through the first week of September, are all rated as poor. You're looking at tiny swell, mostly around 1 ft, with a short, weak period around 7-8 seconds, and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore. The wave energy is constantly in the weak zone for most of it, with values like 20 or 27. It's small, it's choppy, and it's not going to get you excited.
The pattern does shift a little around the middle of the second week. Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, things improve marginally. The swell from the SE is still only 1 ft, but the period bumps up to a decent 10 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the WNW, cleaning up the surface. It's still not a standout, but it's finally "surfable" and clean. The energy reading is 44, which is still weak.
Then we get a more interesting blip on Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning session sees the swell jump to 3 ft from the ENE, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the W. It's a clean looking morning, and the energy is climbing up to 75. That afternoon, the swell really pushes in, hitting 5 ft from the E with an energy reading of 235 (moderate wave energy). It's a solid size, but the wind turns onshore from the S and the period drops to 8 seconds, making it messy and poor.
So, what's the best on offer? Honestly, there's no true standout. If I had to pick a moment to get wet, it'd be Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. It’s clean and the longer period might give you a fun, weak little wave on a longboard. The other potential is Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. That 3 ft with clean, light winds is your best bet for a slightly bigger, cleaner wave, but the short period makes it a bit crumbly. Don't expect anything world-class.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 71 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 33 | 25 | 88 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.03m | 00:04AM0.94m | 12:35PM1.04m | 00:49AM0.90m | 1:28PM1.04m | 1:42AM0.86m | 2:29PM1.03m | 2:46AM0.82m | 3:37PM1.02m | 3:59AM0.80m | 4:48PM1.03m | 5:14AM0.82m | 5:57PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.06m | 7:34PM0.20m | 7:47AM0.08m | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:39AM0.12m | 9:32PM0.32m | 9:41AM0.15m | 10:42PM0.35m | 10:51AM0.16m | 11:54PM0.33m | 12:02PM0.13m | 1:01AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 71 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 7 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 33 | 25 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 676 | 360 | 360 | 356 | 589 | 73 | 73 | 942 | 81 | 73 | 373 | 278 | 461 | 769 | 130 | 189 | 1645 | 1630 | 827 | 827 | 381 |
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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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