Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf around Apache Pier. We’ve got a solid stretch ahead where there’s just nothing on offer that’ll get the heart racing. The swell stays small and the winds are messy, so you might want to find something else to do for a while.

To start, things are really flat. We’re looking at only about 2 to 3 ft of slop, coming from the SE with a weak 7-second period, and a cross-onshore breeze is chopping it all up—terrible combo. The water temp is 84°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a bit noticeable, but nothing crazy.

That run of poor conditions actually stretches on for days. The period stays short and the energy is weak, mostly under 100 (28) on Sunday and barely moving through the start of the week. Monday’s a bit better early with a clean cross-off breeze, but the swell is only 1 ft and there’s no push in it. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are all similar—small, poor, and not worth the paddle.

The first real glimmer shows up on the 17th, that’s a Sunday morning. There’s a touch more west in the wind, a light offshore, and the swell creeps up to 2 ft with the period stretching to 8 seconds. Cleanest conditions we’ve seen, but it’s still just surfable junk. The energy picks up slightly to 41, but it’s not going to blow you away.

From there, it’s back to the grind. The swell direction shifts ESE, but the size just keeps fading. The last really interesting thing in the whole period is on the afternoon of the 18th—the period jumps to a long 15 seconds, a proper groundswell, but the height is only 1 ft. The combined energy is moderate at 71, but with that size, it’s just not breaking with any punch at a sandbar like Apache Pier.

The following days, all the way through to the 24th, it’s basically the same story: tiny 1 ft swells, mostly short periods, and a lot of onshore wind. There are a few glassy mornings with cross-off breezes, but you’d be surfing nothing more than a ripple. The energy drops right back down to the low teens (13) at times, so it’s dead flat energy-wise.

So, there you have it. No standout days in this window. It’s a blank run—nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate, that early morning on the 17th is probably the pick of a bad bunch, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled, but for now, it’s a no-go.

Rusty.

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