Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.2°C
0.2° 

Apache Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apache Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about the same stretch in feet and inches. It’s a bleak picture for Apache-Pier.

The whole run starts on Saturday, 29 August, with ankle-biters. We’re looking at 1ft waves from the SSE, period of 8 seconds. The energy is just a whisper (15). The wind is all over the place, cross-off then cross-on, and it’s all poor surf. That’s the story for the weekend and into Monday, 31 August, which is glassy but still only 1ft. The waves are barely there.

Wednesday, 2 September, has a slight bump to 2ft with a period of 11 seconds, which is a longer period, but the energy is still weak (72). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy.

Saturday, 5 September, brings 2ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 5 seconds, making it weak and choppy. The energy is a paltry (35).

The one real window of opportunity is Sunday, 6 September. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SW, with a period of 5 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is still low (84), but the conditions are clean. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and that’s the truth. It’s the cleanest, most rideable swell of the whole forecast. For a beginner, it’s doable.

Monday, 7 September, morning is glassy again with 3ft from the SSW, period of 6 seconds. It’s clean, but the energy is still low (58). After that, the swell tries to get a bit bigger, hitting 3ft on Tuesday, 8 September, and 4ft on Wednesday, 9 September, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, making it choppy and messy. The energy is moderate (112 and 124), but the conditions are poor.

From Thursday, 10 September, onward, it’s back to 1ft to 3ft, with poor surf conditions and weak energy. The wind is never favorable. The last entry on Sunday, 13 September, is 2ft with a cross-on wind.

So, the standout is the morning of Sunday, 6 September. That 3ft swell from the SW with the clean offshore wind is your only chance at a decent session. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Crowds are likely at Apache Pier, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The rest of the 16 days is a drought of surf. If you’re keen, get out on that Sunday, but don’t expect much else. The forecast is thin, and it looks like it’ll stay that way.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.6
SE
4
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SSW
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
11
11
14
10
10
11
22
20
19
18
18
22
71
61
31
29
28
16
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
N
10
E
10
SE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
S
0
E
15
S
10
SW
5
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
10:14PM1.03m
10:27AM0.98m
10:49PM1.01m
11:07AM1.01m
11:25PM0.98m
11:49AM1.03m
00:04AM0.94m
12:35PM1.04m
00:49AM0.90m
1:28PM1.04m
1:42AM0.86m
2:29PM1.03m
2:46AM0.82m
Low Tide
5:07AM0.07m
5:19PM0.09m
5:43AM0.05m
6:01PM0.11m
6:21AM0.05m
6:45PM0.15m
7:01AM0.06m
7:34PM0.20m
7:47AM0.08m
8:28PM0.27m
8:39AM0.12m
9:32PM0.32m
light rain
light rain
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6:46
6:47
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6:48
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7:45
7:45
7:43
7:42
7:40
7:38
7:37
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3
4
6
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
27
24
24
26
26
28
27
28
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31
28
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31
28
Feels °C
29
26
27
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32
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31
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33
30
30
32
29
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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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