Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check what’s brewing for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks. Truth is, it’s a quiet spell. No real surf to speak of right now, and we’re looking at a long dry patch.
From Thursday the 20th right through to Wednesday morning the 26th, there’s nothing doing. Tiny waves—barely a foot, with weak south-east swell and short period around 8 seconds. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore pretty much the whole time. Combined swell energy is pitiful, in the 11 to 35 range. Not worth the drive.
Finally, on Wednesday morning the 26th, a little glimmer. Swell hits about 4ft from the south-west, period is still short at 5 seconds, but the wind turns glassy—east-northeast at just 3 mph. Combined energy is 93—still weak, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. You’ll get some soft, slow waves, but you might snag a few fun ones.
Thursday the 27th morning steps it up. Swell around 3ft from the south-southwest, cross-offshore breeze, combined energy at 115 (moderate). That’s probably your best window—clean and with a bit more push.
Friday morning the 28th serves up another glassy session: 3ft from the south, 7 seconds, 75 energy. Small but clean.
From Saturday the 29th onward, it’s back to small, choppy slop—most days showing 1ft to 3ft, with poor wind and weak energy. Nothing special.
Water temp on the 20th was about 85°, running a touch warmer than average for the season.
So, the standout? If you’re gonna pick one, aim for Thursday morning the 27th. With 3ft from the SSW, cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy—it’s the best mix of size and clean conditions. Still small, but it’s your best bet.
Beginners take note: swell stays under 5ft most of the time, so size isn’t an issue. But quality is poor, and crowds are often around when it’s rideable, so expect company.
Overall, it’s a flat outlook. The surf just isn’t delivering. Keep checking back—these quiet runs don’t usually last forever. For now, leave the board on the rack.
Rusty
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 5 | SE 9 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 18 | 34 | 39 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 36 | 60 | 24 | 82 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.75m | 5:00PM0.90m | 5:02AM0.74m | 5:56PM0.91m | 5:59AM0.75m | 6:49PM0.94m | 6:53AM0.78m | 7:37PM0.98m | 7:43AM0.81m | 8:21PM1.01m | 8:28AM0.85m | 9:01PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.24m | 10:52PM0.39m | 10:55AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.28m | 00:48AM0.37m | 12:49PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.21m | 2:29AM0.26m | 2:29PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:14PM0.12m | 3:52AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 11 | S 5 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | E 6 | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 18 | 34 | 39 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 14 | 17 | — | 36 | 60 | 24 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 777 | 823 | 417 | 1630 | 2372 | 0 | 377 | 461 | 0 | 61 | 40 | 130 | 189 | 334 | 450 | 66 | 988 | 81 | 0 | 219 | 9 |
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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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