Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.2° C
1.1° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty grim run at Apache-Pier on the South Carolina coast. The next 16 days are a real struggle bus, with no standout sessions at all. The pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-shore winds, small, short-period windswell, and generally messy conditions. It’s a tough one to swallow.

We start off with a gap of no real surf on offer. The first few days, from Saturday the 18th through Monday the 20th, are all poor. Saturday morning sees a tiny 2ft swell from the south with a weak 4-second period, but a cross-on wind makes it a choppy, hopeless affair. Energy is a measly 10 (weak). That afternoon, the wind jumps to 19 mph, making it even lumpier. Sunday and Monday follow the same script – small, weak swell, and cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. The best you’ll get is Monday morning, where a clean 3ft SSW swell creeps in with a light wind, but it’s still just ordinary.

The biggest spike in the whole period hits on Tuesday the 23rd. That Thursday morning sees a 5ft south swell with a 7-second period, and the wind finally swings to a light NNE cross-off breeze. The water is clean, and the energy hits 207 (moderate). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” which is the best we get. But the swell is only 5ft, and the period is short, so it’s not a standout by any means – just the best of a bad lot. It’s still a beginner-friendly wave, but with the cleanup, it’ll be a fun little session. Crowds are often at Apache-Pier, so expect company.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The rest of the week and into the second week is a mix of small south and southeast swells, cross-on winds, and poor quality. By Saturday the 25th, a glassy morning with 2ft SE swell (8-second period) is about as good as it gets, but it’s still tiny. The second week, from the 29th into August, is a total write-off. Wednesday the 29th has a glassy morning with 4ft ESE swell, but it’s a weak 5-second period – surfable but very ordinary. Energy is only 67 (weak). After that, it’s all onshore winds and tiny, short-period junk.

Honestly, there’s no standout here. The best on offer is that Thursday morning the 23rd, but it’s not worth planning a trip around. The rest of the 16 days are a grind. Apache-Pier is a consistent break, but right now, it’s just not delivering. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the surf is flat and ugly.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu morning).

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Energy kJ
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30
117
107
245
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158
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105
62
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37
66
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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25
SW
20
SW
35
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20
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15
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25
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High Tide
1:21PM0.94m
1:31AM0.97m
2:12PM0.93m
2:18AM0.90m
3:03PM0.92m
3:06AM0.84m
3:55PM0.91m
3:56AM0.78m
4:48PM0.91m
4:48AM0.75m
5:41PM0.91m
5:42AM0.73m
6:33PM0.92m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.04m
8:21AM-0.00m
8:45PM0.13m
9:07AM0.05m
9:39PM0.21m
9:55AM0.10m
10:35PM0.27m
10:45AM0.14m
11:33PM0.30m
11:37AM0.16m
00:30AM0.30m
12:30PM0.17m
1:24AM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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.

Apache Pier is 18 km (11 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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