Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Apache Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a real struggle for most of this outlook. The S and SSE swells we’re seeing are weak and short-period, and the wind is just relentless. This isn’t going to be a classic run.
We kick off Tuesday, July 21st, with a messy 3ft SSE swell, but it’s only 6 seconds and the wind is howling cross-onshore. The combined energy is a weak 61, so it’s a no-go. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The afternoon is worse with a 5ft, 5-second chop and 22 mph winds – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Wednesday, July 22nd, is more of the same: 4ft to 5ft of short-period, wind-affected slop.
Thursday, July 23rd, afternoon shows a glimmer. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph, and we get a 4ft S swell. The energy is still weak at 72, but it’s glassy. That’s your best shot for a super small, clean session. Friday, July 24th, morning is also glassy, but the swell is tiny at 3ft. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
The whole second week, from July 27th onward, is a real letdown. The swells stay small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind keeps switching around, cross-shore or onshore, ruining any chance of clean waves. There’s a brief moment on Saturday, July 25th, with a 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s weak.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, right there at Apache Pier. The swell is a modest 4ft from the S, but that glassy wind makes it the cleanest option. It’s a beginner-friendly height, but the short 5-second period means the waves will be weak and crumbly. This is a spot that’s exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up whatever is out there, but with the energy so low, you’re just going through the motions. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to be alone, but for this small stuff, it’ll be manageable.
Stay patient, the forecasts might change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 44 | 61 | 114 | 167 | 120 | 151 | 106 | 50 | 62 | 25 | 28 | 73 | 21 | 28 | 66 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 30 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.91m | 4:48AM0.75m | 5:41PM0.91m | 5:42AM0.73m | 6:33PM0.92m | 6:35AM0.73m | 7:23PM0.94m | 7:26AM0.74m | 8:09PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:22PM0.15m | 2:14AM0.24m | 2:10PM0.13m | 3:00AM0.20m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:23 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 19 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 40 | 21 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 8 | 4 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 44 | 61 | 114 | 167 | 120 | 151 | 106 | 50 | 62 | 25 | 28 | 73 | 12 | 14 | 66 | — | — | 8 | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 464 | 1306 | 1306 | 381 | 417 | 373 | 416 | 40 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 40 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 18 |
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