
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. 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 (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a lean spell. There’s a lot of quiet days ahead, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything epic.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a lull. The first actual surf on offer is a small window on Wednesday, September 2nd, early. We’re talking about a clean, glassy morning with a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 82°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is weak at 71, so it’s not gonna blow your mind, but hey, a long‑period groundswell at 11 seconds means the sets will have a bit of shape. For a beginner spot like Apache Pier, that’s about as good as it gets in this forecast. But don’t blink – you’ll miss it.
After that Wednesday morning window, it goes downhill fast. Thursday the 3rd through to the start of the second week is pretty much a write‑off. You’ve got a whole run of days with tiny surf and choppy, onshore winds. There’s a morning here and there with a bit of a cross-off or glass, but the swell just isn’t there to make it worthwhile. The biggest bump in the first week is on Monday, September 7th, but that comes with a risk of thunderstorms and strong cross‑onshore winds at 15 mph, making a mess of a 4ft swell. That’s more of a kite‑surfing breeze than something you’d want to paddle into.
Now, look ahead to Tuesday, September 8th. That morning, the combined energy jumps up to 188 – that’s a moderate punch for this break. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the east-southeast with a 7‑second period. It’s a little on the short period side, so not the most powerful, but the wind is a cross‑shore breeze from the east-northeast at 9 mph. It’ll have some bump on it, but it’s the best the second week has to offer. If you’re an experienced local and you get lucky with a lull in the wind, you might snag a couple. But for beginners? That’s getting a bit too big and raw.
For the rest of the second week, it’s back to tiny waves, mostly onshore or glassy mornings with nothing to ride. The whole 16 days are a real test of patience. The forecast is more reliable in the first few days, but frankly, there’s not much to be reliable about. There’s no standout day. That Wednesday morning is the only real chance for a clean little session. Otherwise, we might have to wait for the next weather system to shake things up.
Stay tuned, and keep an eye on that sky. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 61 | 43 | 40 | 64 | 46 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 61 | 48 | 28 | 125 | 47 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:24AM0.87m | 7:00PM1.09m | 7:27AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:08PM0.08m | 2:00AM0.18m | 2:08PM0.02m | 2:52AM0.09m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | — | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 |
71 | 61 | 43 | 40 | 64 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 61 | 47 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 22 | — | 16 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | — | 23 | 61 | 48 | 28 | 125 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 63 | 82 | 63 | 377 | 356 | 461 | 829 | 278 | 130 | 956 | 136 | 947 | 823 | 769 | 823 | 827 | 40 | 40 | 63 | 427 |
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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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