Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the table.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. There's a long stretch of flat, poor-quality surf that just isn't worth paddling out for. We're talking about a real dry spell from now all the way through to the end of the month. There are a few days where the wind cleans up, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. It's one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, it's looking like a waiting game.
The only time things look like they might get interesting is on Saturday, September 26th. The morning shows a pulse of energy rolling in, with a combined swell energy reading of 884 (that's strong) and a swell height of 6 ft. The period is a solid 11 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, meaning good shape and power. However, the wind is cross-shore from the NE at 12 mph, which will put some chop on the face. Because of the size and the period, this one is really only for the experienced crew. The swell direction is from the East, which isn't a perfect match for the optimum, but it's enough to get the sandbars at Apache-Pier working. The water temp is sitting around 83°, which is about average for this time of year.
Before that, on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th, we see the swell starting to build. The 24th has waist-high waves with a clean cross-offshore wind in the morning, but the energy is moderate at best. The 25th sees the swell size bump up to 5 ft to 5 ft, with a moderate to fresh cross-shore wind that will make it lumpy. Still, not quite the standout.
So, if you're an experienced surfer and you've been waiting for something with a bit of punch, mark your calendar for the morning of Saturday the 26th. It's the only real window where the ocean shows some life. For everyone else, it might be time to tune up the boards and wait for the next system to deliver.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 12 | 27 | 64 | 92 | 77 | 96 | 66 | 127 | 110 | 43 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:47AM1.09m | 11:00PM1.05m | 11:30AM1.09m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:12PM1.06m | 00:18AM0.93m | 12:54PM1.02m | 00:57AM0.88m | 1:38PM0.98m | 1:39AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.94m | 2:26AM0.79m | 3:18PM0.91m | 3:20AM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.02m | 5:43AM0.02m | 6:10PM0.09m | 6:22AM0.07m | 6:53PM0.17m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.26m | 7:41AM0.21m | 8:23PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.28m | 9:14PM0.41m | 9:14AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | E 7 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 3 | — | — | — | 66 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 23 | — | 20 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 19 | — | 22 | 37 | — | — | 64 | 92 | 77 | 96 | 6 | 127 | 110 | 43 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1307 | 805 | 462 | 81 | 371 | 0 | 61 | 703 | 461 | 63 | 63 | 40 | 665 | 9 | 63 | 942 | 1164 | 373 | 334 | 832 | 360 |
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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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