Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.7° 

Apache Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apache Pier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 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. Honestly, it’s a rough outlook. This is a sandbar break that faces SSE, and for the next 16 days, there’s almost nothing to get excited about. There’s a big gap at the start with no real surf, and the first time you might even get wet is the morning of Friday, August 28.

Water temp is about 84°F, which is a little warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy. The wave energy is weak across the board – most readings are under 100, so you’re not dealing with any punch.

The only real window is Friday, August 28. That morning we’ve got a 0.7m (about 2ft) swell from the south, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 3 mph, and the waves are clean. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy – calm from the south at 3 mph – and the swell comes up slightly to 0.8m (about 3ft) from the south. It’s the best of the whole 16 days, but it’s still weak and the period is only 5 seconds, so it’s a longboard-only kind of day. The combined energy is just 48, so it’s a lot of effort for small waves.

There are a few other mornings in early September with clean conditions and tiny swell – like Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 – but the swell is still just 0.4m to 0.5m (1 to 2ft) and short period. It’s surfable, but barely. The standout is still that Friday, August 28 afternoon glass-off, but it’s not a classic. Crowds are possible here – it’s “often” crowded, so if you’re going out, expect company.

Overall, this is a long, quiet run. Not much to work with. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
8:21PM1.01m
8:28AM0.85m
9:01PM1.02m
9:09AM0.90m
9:38PM1.03m
9:49AM0.94m
10:14PM1.03m
10:27AM0.98m
10:49PM1.01m
11:07AM1.01m
11:25PM0.98m
11:49AM1.03m
00:04AM0.94m
Low Tide
2:29PM0.17m
3:12AM0.20m
3:14PM0.12m
3:52AM0.15m
3:56PM0.09m
4:30AM0.10m
4:37PM0.08m
5:07AM0.07m
5:19PM0.09m
5:43AM0.05m
6:01PM0.11m
6:21AM0.05m
6:45PM0.15m
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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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