Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright, folks, gather 'round. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Look, I gotta be straight with you – the wait for a proper wave around here is gonna test your patience. This stretch starts quiet and stays that way for a long while. We're looking at a run of mostly poor surf conditions that stretches all the way from Thursday the 2nd of July through to the end of the first week. That's a solid gap with nothing worth paddling for.
We finally start to see something a little more promising around Wednesday the 8th of July. The morning brings some surfable waves (combined energy of 194) – nothing epic, but it's a start. On Thursday the 9th of July, the morning glass-off is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, and we've got a small 3ft south swell rolling in. It ain't gonna blow your mind, but it's clean, and that counts for a lot. Those early sessions will be the best of the lot, but the crowds might be around because it's often busy.
Come Friday the 10th of July and Saturday the 11th, the mornings look okay too. We get some clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind on both days. Saturday the 11th sees a little bump in size to 3ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 95. Afternoons, though? The wind gets messy, and conditions go south.
Looking further out into the second week, the reliability drops. There's nothing that screams "must-surf." The swell stays small and the winds become onshore or cross-shore for most of it. Keep an eye on Monday the 13th of July – both morning and afternoon show clean conditions with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The swell is tiny, but if you're desperate for a glide, it'll be the best of a weak bunch.
So the standout here? It’s Thursday the 9th of July morning. That glassy window on a 3ft S swell is your best bet, and it’s the one moment this whole forecast where wind and swell actually make sense together for a surf. The rest of it? It’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 50 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 61 | 82 | 95 | 123 | 150 | 119 | 146 | 184 | 56 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:43PM0.96m | 11:54AM0.79m | 00:17AM0.94m | 12:34PM0.81m | 00:53AM0.91m | 1:20PM0.84m | 1:34AM0.88m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:22AM0.85m | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:58PM0.10m | 6:44AM0.11m | 6:38PM0.12m | 7:21AM0.10m | 7:20PM0.15m | 8:00AM0.09m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.22m | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:25AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:25AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | 8:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 15 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 50 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 73 | 14 | 12 | 63 | 20 | 77 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | 13 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 11 | 39 | 61 | 82 | 95 | 123 | 150 | 119 | 146 | 184 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 954 | 417 | 61 | 1313 | 130 | 392 | 802 | 674 | 1710 | 1838 | 280 | 1309 | 1309 | 474 | 377 | 617 | 512 | 0 | 282 | 96 | 0 |
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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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