Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin’ at ya from Apache Pier. Let’s be real honest from the start, folks: we’ve got a long, flat spell on our hands before anything worth paddling out for shows up.
Right now and for the next week and a half, it’s pretty grim. The swell is tiny, mostly below 1 foot with short, weak periods and the wind is either messin’ it up or just leaving us with small, choppy slop. The combined wave energy is chugging along in the low double digits, barely a ripple. It’s a tough stretch. You’re lookin’ at about a week and a half of hardly any surf to speak of. There are gaps of several days here with no recommendations at all.
Now, the first time we see a tiny flicker of a chance is on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning shows a hint of potential with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, givin’ us clean conditions. The swell is still pathetic, though, at 1 foot from the SSE with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 103, but it’s still weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and nothin’ to get excited about.
The true standout of this whole 16-day window is on Thursday, September 3rd. This is where it finally comes together. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell rollin’ in from the SSE, and the wind is doin’ its job. In the morning we have a light N wind, and by the afternoon it switches to a nice, clean offshore from the NNW, makin’ the lineup glassy. The combined energy jumps to a solid 259 – finally some moderate energy in the water. This is the best on offer, no contest. It’s still on the small side, but the quality of those waves should be head and shoulders above any other day. Keep in mind, though, Apache Pier is an exposed spot, and with a crowd level marked as ‘often’, you can expect company out there.
After that, Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have some clean conditions but the swell drops off to 2 ft and then 1 ft, so don’t expect a repeat of Thursday’s combo.
So, to sum it up: you’ll be waitin’ for a long time. The first real, clean waves worth a look don’t show up until Thursday, September 3rd. The wait could be worth it for a few fun, clean ones.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 59 | 53 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 40 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:37PM0.98m | 7:43AM0.81m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41PM0.21m | 2:29AM0.26m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | SE 11 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | 29 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 3 | — | SSE 2 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 19 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 7 | 9 | 14 | 59 | 53 | 33 | 30 | 16 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 589 | 334 | 209 | 334 | 66 | 66 | 1306 | 465 | 416 | 367 | 81 | 130 | 694 | 465 | 356 | 966 | 589 | 829 | 822 | 461 |
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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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