Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey folks, Rusty here. Looking at Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean run. The water’s sitting at about 83°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no weirdness there. But the surf? We’re in for a wait.
The first real window of opportunity comes on Saturday, July 11th. The morning’s looking tidy with a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the SSW. Wind’s offshore from the west at 9 mph, and it’s glassy – you’ll get some nice lines. The combined energy is moderate at 256, so there’s a bit of grunt, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it won’t be super powerful. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Crowds are likely, so be ready to share.
Before that, Wednesday morning, July 8th, offers a glimmer – clean conditions with a light WSW cross-off breeze at 9 mph and a 4ft swell from the SSW. The energy is moderate at 176, but the period is a weak 6 seconds. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
Friday the 10th morning also looks clean with a 4ft S swell and WSW winds, but again, short period at 7 seconds and energy at 171. It’s okay, not a standout.
After the 11th, it fizzles. Sunday the 12th has a clean 2ft SE swell with cross-off winds, but the energy is weak at 46. That’s barely a ripple.
Then we hit a big dry spell. The next thing worth mentioning is Wednesday the 15th morning – clean, with a 5ft SSW swell and a light cross-off from the north at 3 mph, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds. Moderate energy at 104, but those waves will be fat and sloppy.
From there, it’s all poor conditions through to the 18th. Swell’s tiny – 2ft to 3ft – and the winds are cross-on or onshore. Energy is weak. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
For the standout on the 11th, the SSE swell direction isn’t a perfect match for the ideal, but the offshore wind and clean surface make it the spot. Don’t expect a classic – just a chance to get wet on something rideable.
Keep watching the forecast, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 21 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 49 | 74 | 58 | 97 | 150 | 103 | 99 | 73 | 62 | 146 | 255 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:54AM0.79m | 00:17AM0.94m | 12:34PM0.81m | 00:53AM0.91m | 1:20PM0.84m | 1:34AM0.88m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:22AM0.85m | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | 5:14PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM0.12m | 7:21AM0.10m | 7:20PM0.15m | 8:00AM0.09m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.22m | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:25AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:25AM0.02m | 00:22AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | 20 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 62 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 16 | 13 | 49 | 74 | 58 | 97 | 150 | 103 | 99 | 73 | 62 | 146 | 255 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 954 | 278 | 392 | 1630 | 1758 | 1743 | 1838 | 282 | 1309 | 1313 | 464 | 18 | 512 | 377 | 0 | 66 | 130 | 18 | 1039 | 82 |
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