Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. 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 (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Apache Pier.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. Over the next few days, we’re looking at a whole lot of cross-onshore chop and messy conditions. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 84°. That’s nice for a swim, but the waves? Man, they’re just not there. Small, weak swell with periods barely hitting 8 seconds and combined energy mostly under 100 (18 to 91) – that’s just not gonna push you around. No standouts in the first week; it’s all low-quality, poor surf pretty much right through.
We do finally see a bit of a lift heading into Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th. Saturday morning offers a little window with a glassy, clean feel – winds go light cross-offshore, swell bumps up just over 4ft (1.1m) from the SSW at 6 seconds and combined energy hits 170. It’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. Even then, the swell is short period and weak for the size, so don’t expect much push. Sunday morning the 12th is clean again but drops back to 3ft (0.8m). Not exactly firing.
If you had to pick the best of a pretty average bunch, Saturday July 11th morning is the pick – that’s the only time the wind plays nice and the swell is at its best. But even then, the energy is moderate at best and the swell direction isn’t ideal for Apache Pier’s optimum. There’ll be a few rideable waves, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
After that, we drift back into poor conditions with choppy onshores and lumpy seas. A brief moment on Thursday July 16th morning is glassy as glass, but the swell is a tiny 3ft (0.8m) from the S with a 5-second period – barely enough to stand up on.
Honestly, for most of this 16-day run, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The swell is often strong enough (especially around 5ft to 5ft / 1.5m to 1.6m) but the wind and chop just ruin any chance of a clean wave for a surfboard. Apache Pier is consistent but the quality is just not there.
Keep an eye on the forecast – it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, this is a lull you can sit out.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 11 | 38 | 12 | 27 | 48 | 59 | 50 | 78 | 84 | 66 | 85 | 117 | 94 | 156 | 135 | 111 | 154 | 131 | 104 | 85 | 94 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:20PM0.84m | 1:34AM0.88m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:22AM0.85m | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | 5:14PM0.98m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:20PM1.03m | 6:38AM0.79m | 7:23PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.22m | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:25AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:25AM0.02m | 00:22AM0.22m | 12:29PM-0.02m | 1:29AM0.16m | 1:32PM-0.07m | 2:31AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 12 | 13 | 63 | — | — | 70 | — | — | 66 | 19 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 16 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 38 | 12 | 27 | 48 | 59 | — | 78 | 84 | 66 | 85 | 117 | 94 | 156 | 135 | 111 | 154 | 131 | 104 | 85 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 512 | 993 | 381 | 2170 | 209 | 130 | 551 | 805 | 377 | 22 | 805 | 343 | 40 | 2104 | 417 | 96 | 589 | 464 | 0 | 589 | 461 |
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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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