
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day stretch for Apache Pier is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of mostly small, wind-affected surf with very little to get excited about. The first real run of any interest doesn’t show up until nearly a week in, but even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The water temperature is sitting pretty at 84°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, just a touch of that summer warmth that makes the wait for decent waves a little more bearable.
The first few days, from Friday the 17th right through to the end of the following week, are a write-off. We’re talking flat to tiny, messy swell with onshore or cross-shore winds making a mess of things. The energy is weak, with combined swell readings barely cracking 100 (often sitting in the 5 to 93 range). It’s the kind of stuff that’s more for a paddle than a ride.
The first flicker of something slightly better shows up on Thursday the 23rd morning. The wind finally swings to a cross-offshore from the NNE, cleaning things up. But the swell is a paltry 3 ft from the south, with a period of just 7 seconds. It’s clean, but small and weak. The combined energy is only 79. It’s a “maybe” session for the desperate.
Then, around Friday the 24th afternoon, we get a little window. The wind goes glassy – dead calm from the east at 6 mph. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the southeast, but with an 8-second period, it’s at least a little more organised. The combined energy is a still-unimpressive 73. The wave comment calls it “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s about as good as it gets for a while.
Saturday the 25th afternoon sees another glassy moment, with a 4 ft south swell, but again, it’s weak and short-period (6 seconds). Energy is 92. Clean, but tiny.
The only real stand-out, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday the 26th. We get a 4 ft swell from the SSW, with a 6-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE. The combined energy bumps up to 154, which is at least moderate. It’s the biggest, cleanest option in the whole 16 days, but it’s still a small, short-period wave. It’s the best of a bad lot.
Then we’re back into the doldrums. Small, onshore, choppy. The very end of the forecast, on Saturday the 1st of August, shows a tiny 2 ft wave with a clean offshore wind from the WNW, but it’s a drop in the bucket.
So, what’s the verdict? There’s no standout, no pumping session. The closest to a “go” window is the Sunday the 26th morning, or maybe the glassy Friday afternoon on the 24th. But honestly, this is a case of leaving the board in the car and checking the forecast again. The consistency is hard to find, and the quality is low. It’s a quiet run for Apache Pier, but it’s not unusual for this area. The forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope entirely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
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2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 106 | 88 | 167 | 198 | 126 | 91 | 91 | 74 | 223 | 155 | 126 | 237 | 232 | 69 | 38 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:29PM0.94m | 00:44AM1.04m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:31AM0.97m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.91m | 4:48AM0.75m | 5:41PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.30m | 11:37AM0.16m | 00:30AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 126 | 71 | 2 | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | 27 | 24 | 69 | 38 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 2 | E 4 |
1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 106 | 88 | 167 | 198 | 126 | 91 | 91 | 74 | 223 | 155 | 126 | 237 | 232 | — | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2170 | 1645 | 1653 | 1630 | 706 | 383 | 377 | 370 | 81 | 130 | 512 | 512 | 1918 | 480 | 278 | 498 | 416 | 0 | 61 | 40 | 154 |
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Information about the Apache Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Apache Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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