Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve had a good look at what’s on the cards for Apache Pier, and to be honest, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’re talking a long stretch of barely-surfable dribble. The water’s sitting at a warm 85° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – but that’s about the only thing going for us.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, 26th August. Up until then, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From Thursday the 20th right through to Tuesday the 25th, the swell is tiny, wonky, or blown out. You’re looking at knee-high slop with onshore winds making a mess of it. Don’t bother paddling out.
Wednesday the 26th morning is where we get our first proper chance, and it’s probably the best of the whole run. Apache Pier picks up a 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a short, tired period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is weak (92), so it’s mushy, but the wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW, making for clean, glassy lines. Surfable waves, but nothing to write home about. Crowds can be a bit of a pain here, and given how rare any surf is, expect company.
Thursday the 27th morning is almost a carbon copy – another 3 ft SSW swell with that same cross-offshore breeze, clean again. Same story: ordinary but rideable.
Friday the 28th morning is the last slight nod. A 3 ft swell from the S, with a 6-second period, and a glassy cross-offshore from the WNW. The energy is still weak (126) but the conditions are as clean as it gets for what’s on offer. After that, it drops right back off into tiny, choppy windswell for the rest of the window into the first week of September.
The only other faint blip is Thursday morning, 3rd September. A tiny 2 ft swell from the E with a glassy wind from the WSW. The break is clean, but at that size, you’d be lucky to find a wave that stands up. Honestly, this whole stretch is a write-off for anyone wanting a decent paddle.
If you’re desperate, the only window worth looking at is the 26th, 27th, and 28th of August, mornings only, with clean but small waves. For anything else, it’s a bust. For the kites, there’s more to work with in the afternoon seabreezes, but for a surfboard, it’s a tough spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 11 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 24 | 42 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 48 | 55 | 37 | 65 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.75m | 5:00PM0.90m | 5:02AM0.74m | 5:56PM0.91m | 5:59AM0.75m | 6:49PM0.94m | 6:53AM0.78m | 7:37PM0.98m | 7:43AM0.81m | 8:21PM1.01m | 8:28AM0.85m | 9:01PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.24m | 10:52PM0.39m | 10:55AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.28m | 00:48AM0.37m | 12:49PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.21m | 2:29AM0.26m | 2:29PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:14PM0.12m | 3:52AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | — | 1 | 14 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | — | E 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 8 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | E 6 | — | SE 14 | — | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 32 | 24 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 21 | — | 12 | 48 | 55 | 37 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 947 | 823 | 1219 | 947 | 1630 | 61 | 373 | 373 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 99 | 130 | 334 | 227 | 498 | 383 | 130 | 0 | 945 | 66 |
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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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