Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Apache Pier over the next 16 days. To be honest, it’s a rough look. There’s a long, quiet stretch with no good surf at all for the first week and a half. The first real chance of something worthwhile doesn’t come until the morning of the 22nd of July.
The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 85°F, which is nice for a swim, but it won’t help the waves.
For the first week, from the 14th up until the 21st, it’s a write-off. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or cross, with speeds between 6 and 19 mph, and the swell is tiny. We’re talking waves under 3 ft, mostly between 1.0 ft and 3 ft, coming from the east and south with a short period of 5 to 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, usually under 100. It’s just choppy, messy, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a period of several days there where the score is a flat zero. This is a typical blank run for a spot that’s this exposed to a fickle swell window.
The one and only standout window is on the 22nd of July. Wednesday morning brings a bit of hope. The wind goes offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, leaving the surface clean. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 274. This is the best on offer, no question. The waves will be a bit short-period, but that clean offshore wind will make them rideable for a beginner-friendly spot like Apache Pier. It’s not a groundswell, so the shape should be alright for a sandbar. Later that afternoon, the wind goes glassy, but the swell drops back to 3 ft. Still, that morning session is the one to target.
After that, it goes back to poor conditions and small, messy surf for the rest of the forecast. Crowds are likely at this spot, especially if that Wednesday morning window delivers.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 87 | 146 | 74 | 103 | 156 | 52 | 50 | 108 | 85 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | 8:22 |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | — | 74 | — | 102 | 52 | — | — | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 87 | 146 | — | 103 | 156 | — | 50 | 108 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 542 | 189 | 9 | 63 | 956 | 1779 | 790 | 1225 | 1653 | 2060 | 1746 | 602 | 417 | 391 | 66 | 373 | 6 | 370 | 416 | 498 | 227 |
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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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