Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The short story is, we’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. For the first ten days or so, there’s just nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and the forecast is a solid run of "poor surf conditions." It’s a real bummer, but it’s the hand we’ve been dealt.

From now through to about the 10th of August, the combined energy is low, barely cracking a 100 (29 to 77), and most days are a write-off with a score of 0/10. There’s a glimmer of hope on the 11th of August – Tuesday morning. Apache Pier will see a small clean pulse with a light offshore cross-off breeze from the WSW. Swell will be a tiny 3 ft from the S, with a weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 45 (weak), but for the first time, it’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s the best we’ll see, but it’s not exactly a standout.

The next morning, the 12th of August, Wednesday, is also worth a mention early. Again, light offshore WSW wind, a little 3 ft from the SSW, and that same "surfable" tag. The energy is weak at 52. It’s clean, but the swell is tiny.

The real "best on offer" is that Tuesday morning on the 11th. It’s the only window where the conditions are not completely blown out. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. After that, the 12th is a similar story, but the wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon. The rest of the 16-day window is a washout with onshore winds and barely a ripple.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is fine, but with no swell to enjoy it.

So, to sum it up: a long flat spell, a couple of tiny, clean windows mid-month, and then back to nothing. It’s a tough run.

Rusty.

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