Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's be honest, the outlook for Apache Pier is a tough one for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and mostly poor conditions. There's a gap of almost two weeks with no real surf on offer, starting now and running through most of July.

The only faint glimmer comes on the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th. The swell is still tiny, only 1 feet from the SE, but the wind is forecast to go light and cross-off, which will clean things up. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 85°F, so you can ditch the wetsuit. The combined energy is weak (45), so don't expect any punch. It's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we see in the entire outlook. For a beginner-friendly spot like Apache Pier, this is about as good as it gets during this dead period.

For the rest of the time, the wind is a mess. Most mornings are either cross-off or light, but the swell is tiny and the energy is weak (mostly in the 20s and 30s). The afternoons are consistently ruined by onshore winds whipping up chop. The swell is almost always from the S or SE, which is okay for the spot's exposure, but the periods are short, under 8 seconds, so it's just wind slop.

The only other day that barely registers is the morning of Saturday, July 18th. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the E, but the period is a pathetic 4 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 15 mph. The combined energy is still weak (83). It's a choppy, blown-out mess that would be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, that's the story. A long dry spell with a tiny, clean window right at the end of the month. Your best bet is to mark July 25th for a longboard session, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. This is a very normal quiet period for this area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:24PM1.12m
8:47AM0.85m
9:22PM1.15m
9:46AM0.89m
10:16PM1.16m
10:43AM0.92m
11:07PM1.14m
11:37AM0.94m
11:57PM1.10m
12:29PM0.94m
00:44AM1.04m
1:21PM0.94m
1:31AM0.97m
Low Tide
2:32PM-0.12m
3:28AM0.02m
3:29PM-0.16m
4:22AM-0.04m
4:24PM-0.18m
5:13AM-0.08m
5:17PM-0.17m
6:02AM-0.09m
6:09PM-0.12m
6:48AM-0.08m
7:00PM-0.05m
7:35AM-0.05m
7:52PM0.04m
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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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