
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, E swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’ve looked at what’s coming down the pipe for Apache Pier, and mate, I’ll be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch ahead. There’s no good surf to recommend across the full 16-day window from July 12th through July 27th. The data’s clear: every session is marked poor, with a score of zero out of ten. That’s a full run of dud conditions.
We kick off with Sunday afternoon, July 12th, and there’s barely a ripple—2 ft of short-period S swell at 5 seconds, thrashed by a 19 mph cross wind and the threat of thunderstorms. The combined wave energy is weak, just 27. The water is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but you won’t be in the water to enjoy it.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see tiny 1.0 ft to 2 ft swells, mostly from the SE, with periods around 7 to 9 seconds. There are a few clean windows Monday morning and Tuesday morning with light cross-offshore breezes, but there’s just no power behind the waves. Combined energy sits in the low 20s to 30s.
The middle of the week, Wednesday the 15th, offers a moment of absolute glass early morning—wind is calm with a glassy surface—but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds and low energy (26). You could maybe sit on a log and pretend, but that’s about it.
We cruise into the weekend of July 18th-19th with a slight bump—swell hits 3 ft to 4 ft from the ESE, but it’s short period (5 seconds) and onshore winds ruin it. The energy climbs to around 60, still low, but with that wind direction and chop, it’s more of a mess than a wave. This kind of exposed sandbar setup with onshore wind and short-period swell isn’t even worth a paddle.
The second week, from July 21st onward, there’s zero change in fortune. We see near-daily swells of 1.0 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the S or SSE, periods hovering around 4 to 8 seconds, and persistent cross or cross-onshore winds often blowing 15 to 22 mph. The combined energies never break out of the teens to low 30s. A couple mornings on July 25th and 27th have glassy conditions and even a bit of moderate rain, but the swell’s too small to do anything with.
For a spot like Apache Pier that’s exposed to the south and southeast, we just aren’t getting any decent groundswell direction or period to make it work. If you’re looking for something to do on those breezy, choppy days, the setup with 15-22 mph cross-shore winds and 2 ft to 3 ft lumpy seas would actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing—but for a wave rider, this outlook is a total washout.
The good news? Apache Pier is noted for being a consistent, beginner-friendly sandbar spot, and forecasts can change. It’s normally a reliable wave, so this kind of blank spell won’t last forever. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, leave the board in the car and take the week off.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 56 | 51 | 39 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
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 | 8:21AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | |
8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | |
mm | 2 | 11 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 7 | — | SSW 4 | E 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
5 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | NNE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
14 | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 22 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 42 | — | 3 | 15 | 56 | 51 | 39 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1779 | 0 | 189 | 189 | 99 | 551 | 450 | 130 | 209 | 790 | 691 | 827 | 802 | 988 | 189 | 823 | 144 | 823 | 2372 | 869 | 831 |
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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.
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