Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I gotta level with you. We're staring down a long, flat stretch for Apache Pier. There’s no surf on offer at all for this 16-day window. The first record we have is for Tuesday the 25th of August, and honestly, it kicks off a real dry spell.
From the 25th of August right through to the 9th of September, every single forecast slot is labelled "poor surf conditions." That’s 16 days with nothing worthwhile to report. We're talking tiny dribbles of swell—mostly 1 ft to 2 ft—and the periods are short, around 5 to 8 seconds, meaning no real energy. The combined swell energy barely cracks 91 (weak) on the best day, and most of the time it’s sitting in the teens or low 20s. That’s just not enough to push a wave.
The wind is a constant problem too. For most of the run, it’s onshore or cross-onshore, which will chop up any tiny bump that tries to form. There are a few brief glassy or cross-off moments, like the morning of the 31st of August, but with a swell height of 1 ft and a 7-second period, it’s still no go.
The water temp is around 84°F, which is about average for this time of year. No drama there, but it's irrelevant when you can't paddle.
Look, Apache Pier is an exposed sandbar that’s consistent, but that doesn't help when there’s simply no swell. This isn't unusual for the area. When it goes flat, it tends to stay flat. A beginner spot like this needs some push, and it's just not getting any.
My advice? Don't even bother waxing the board. This is a 16-day flat spell. Forecasts can change, sure, but right now, this is a bust.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 94 | 50 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:21PM1.01m | 8:28AM0.85m | 9:01PM1.02m | 9:09AM0.90m | 9:38PM1.03m | 9:49AM0.94m | 10:14PM1.03m | 10:27AM0.98m | 10:49PM1.01m | 11:07AM1.01m | 11:25PM0.98m | 11:49AM1.03m | 00:04AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:14PM0.12m | 3:52AM0.15m | 3:56PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.10m | 4:37PM0.08m | 5:07AM0.07m | 5:19PM0.09m | 5:43AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.11m | 6:21AM0.05m | 6:45PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 10 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 11 | — | E 16 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | — | S 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 15 | 94 | 50 | 34 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1219 | 512 | 956 | 2104 | 512 | 370 | 1189 | 0 | 66 | 373 | 20 | 209 | 360 | 942 | 959 | 1219 | 1223 | 703 | 1306 | 1630 |
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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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