Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right off the bat, this isn't shaping up to be a classic stretch for Apache Pier. We've got a long, flat spell ahead of us, so don't bother dusting off the shortboard just yet. The water's sitting at a warm 83°, which is a touch above the usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but noticeable when you first paddle out.
For the next week and a half, it's pretty grim. The swell is tiny, and the winds are mostly junk – cross, cross-on, and onshore, mixing up a bit of chop. The wave energy is weak, with values mostly in the single digits and teens (8 to 72), just nothing with any push behind it. You'll see a few small waves on Sunday the 13th, but the risk of thunderstorms and a cross-off wind makes it less than appealing. That's about as good as it gets before Monday the 21st, and even then, we're only talking about 4ft of weak, short-period ENE swell. It's a long wait.
Now, here's the one bright spot in the whole 16-day window. It's not until Thursday the 24th that things finally wake up. We've got a bit of a pulse coming in from the E/ESE, pushing the swell to around 4ft. The period is a little longer, around 9 seconds, and the energy jumps up to a moderate 281. The winds are offshore from the W/NW, so it should be clean. There's also a bit of a kick on Tuesday the 22nd with 5ft on the forecast, but it's a real gamble with the onshore winds and thunderstorms – likely messy and not worth the paddle. But for Thursday morning, set the alarm early.
If you're a beginner, 4ft is right in your wheelhouse, but just be aware the swell direction is a cross-off, so the lineup might be a little shifty. The crowds at Apache Pier can be a bit of a factor when conditions are good, so you might not have total solitude, but the clean, offshore morning will make it worth sharing a few waves. It’s the one standout, but it’s a long way off, so keep expectations in check.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 23 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 27 | 100 | 72 | 52 | 50 | 29 | 39 | 40 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.09m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:12PM1.06m | 00:18AM0.93m | 12:54PM1.02m | 00:57AM0.88m | 1:38PM0.98m | 1:39AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.94m | 2:26AM0.79m | 3:18PM0.91m | 3:20AM0.77m | 4:15PM0.91m | 4:20AM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.09m | 6:22AM0.07m | 6:53PM0.17m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.26m | 7:41AM0.21m | 8:23PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.28m | 9:14PM0.41m | 9:14AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.45m | 10:11AM0.37m | 11:09PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 5 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SE 14 | — | ESE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 23 | — | 20 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 16 | — | — | 100 | 72 | 52 | 50 | 29 | 39 | 40 | — | 14 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 377 | 99 | 73 | 823 | 461 | 63 | 63 | 40 | 1306 | 831 | 61 | 40 | 219 | 20 | 209 | 942 | 731 | 1219 | 947 | 1228 |
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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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