Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Honestly, the outlook for Apache Pier is a bit of a bummer. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the truth is there’s almost nothing to get excited about. The entire forecast is a run of tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions, so if you’re hanging for a paddle, you’ll be waiting a long time.
The first recommendation pops up on Wednesday morning, August 12th, but don’t hold your breath. It’s a tiny 1ft SSW swell with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, no power. The combined energy is a measly 8, so there’s barely any grunt. The wind is light and cross-off, which is about the only good thing here, keeping the surface clean. But honestly, it’s just not worth the effort.
The pattern continues all the way through the rest of August. The swell never really gets going. The biggest we see is a brief bump on Tuesday afternoon, August 25th, with a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 15 mph. The combined energy jumps to 167, which is moderate, but the wind will have it choppy and blown out. It’s a no-go.
For the rest of the period, we’re stuck with 1ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the south or southeast, with periods rarely getting above 8 seconds. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, keeping things bumpy. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning, August 17th, with glassy conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the south with a 5-second period – it’s flat.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing to report there.
The bottom line: Apache Pier is a sandbar setup that’s exposed, and it just isn’t firing. This is a blank run for the area. If you’re a beginner, maybe bring a foamie and a whole lot of patience, but for anyone else, save your energy. The setups look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days with stronger wind, but that’s about it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 18 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 16 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:07PM1.15m | 9:32AM0.96m | 9:57PM1.15m | 10:24AM1.00m | 10:45PM1.12m | 11:14AM1.02m | 11:30PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.02m | 00:13AM1.02m | 12:47PM1.01m | 00:55AM0.95m | 1:34PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.88m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM-0.01m | 4:10PM-0.13m | 4:50AM-0.05m | 5:00PM-0.12m | 5:34AM-0.06m | 5:49PM-0.07m | 6:17AM-0.05m | 6:36PM0.01m | 6:59AM-0.00m | 7:23PM0.10m | 7:41AM0.06m | 8:11PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 42 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | — | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | E 12 | — | SW 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 4 | SE 8 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | E 5 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | E 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 18 | — | 6 | 14 | — | 5 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 8 | — | 38 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 823 | 474 | 1653 | 929 | 2059 | 1703 | 1743 | 360 | 130 | 9 | 2482 | 66 | 512 | 512 | 465 | 130 | 383 | 61 |
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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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