Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S 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 (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a pretty grim 16-day stretch ahead for Apache Pier. The honest truth is there’s nothing worth paddling out for in this entire window. The whole forecast is a dud.
We’re kicking off on Saturday the 18th with a tiny 3ft southerly swell that’s packing a weak 33 (combined energy) and a short 4-second period. The wind is a messy cross-onshore at 18 mph. It’s just a scrap. That same pattern of weak, short-period, wind-affected slop continues through Sunday the 19th, where a 4ft swell gets a bit more energy (107) but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy.
Monday the 20th morning offers a glimmer – a clean 4ft swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. But the energy is still moderate (141) and the period is a measly 6 seconds, so it’s knee-high slop at best. The rest of that week is a write-off: lumpy, onshore, and choppy.
Thursday the 23rd morning is the closest thing to a tease. We get a clean, 4ft SSW groundswell with a 7-second period and a nice offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (191). But it’s still just a mediocre wave; the "surfable" comment doesn’t hide the fact it’s ordinary.
From there, it gets even worse. The swell drops to 1ft and below for days on end through the end of July and into the start of August. We get a glassy morning on the 25th and again on the 31st, but with 1ft and 2ft of swell respectively, it’s flat. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing not disappointing.
Honestly, for a spot that’s exposed and consistent, this is a brutal run. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, nothing to get excited about. If you absolutely have to get wet, Thursday the 23rd morning is the least offensive option, but don’t expect much. This stretch looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle. Keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 94 | 97 | 165 | 126 | 73 | 103 | 94 | 71 | 141 | 200 | 135 | 282 | 240 | 171 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 40 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.97m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.91m | 4:48AM0.75m | 5:41PM0.91m | 5:42AM0.73m | 6:33PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.10m | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.30m | 11:37AM0.16m | 00:30AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.17m | 1:24AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 27 | 23 | 107 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 97 | 165 | 126 | 73 | 103 | 94 | 71 | 141 | 200 | 135 | 282 | 240 | 171 | — | 9 | 3 | 40 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 426 | 703 | 324 | 40 | 343 | 381 | 6 | 1306 | 278 | 417 | 417 | 96 | 0 | 40 | 386 | 392 | 61 | 81 |
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