Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ESE swell with 140 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 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. 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 (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 | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Apache Pier, folks. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf and a lot of wind pushing against it. To be straight with you, there’s a big gap starting now with nothing worth paddling out for. You’re looking at a solid week and a half of pretty ordinary conditions before we even get a sniff of something half-decent, and even then, it’s not exactly going to be a classic.
The first real standout in this whole window doesn’t show up until the morning of the 13th of September. That’s a Sunday, and we finally see the breeze drop out to glassy. There’s a bit of energy in the water with the combined swell energy sitting at 45, but the swell itself is only 2ft from the SSW with a short 5-second period. It’s not going to bowl you over, but it’ll be clean, and for a spot that’s been starved of quality, that’s something. The water temps are running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Before that, there’s nothing. The 8th of September has a bit more push – swell energy hits 158 – but the wind is on it, making it messy and blown out. Not worth the effort.
We do see some mornings with offshore or clean winds, like on the 5th and the 15th of September, but the swell is just way too small. We’re talking 1ft, nothing that’s going to get your heart rate up. The whole run is dominated by weak, short-period swell and cross-onshore winds, which is pretty much the worst combo for a sandbar like Apache Pier. This is one of those times where the ocean is just not cooperating.
To be honest, this setup over the next two weeks looks more interesting if you’ve got a kite than a surfboard. There are a few days with solid wind and a bit of lumpy chop – the 6th and 7th of September, for instance – that might be worth a look for the kite crew. But for surf, it’s a waiting game. The ocean hasn’t gone flat, but it’s definitely not giving us any reason to get excited. Hang tight, and keep an eye on that forecast, because it can't stay this poor forever. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 71 | 61 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 46 | 26 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 66 | 51 | 41 | 127 | 123 | 111 | 96 | 85 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-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 | ||||||||
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 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | S 6 | — | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 71 | 61 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 46 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 9 | 7 | 8 | — | 4 | 66 | 51 | 41 | 127 | 123 | 111 | 96 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 0 | 63 | 73 | 63 | 73 | 130 | 551 | 461 | 136 | 130 | 962 | 450 | 665 | 665 | 609 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 365 |
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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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