Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SW 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 (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – we've got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, it's a quiet one for Apache Pier. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat and messy, so don't go getting your hopes up for any kind of epic session.
The pattern for the next week or so is basically non-existent. We're looking at tiny, weak swells and a lot of cross-onshore or choppy wind. The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for it.
Let's run through it. Tuesday the 11th starts things off with a tiny 2ft SW swell and a weak energy reading of just 22. The wind is off-shore in the morning, so it's clean, but there's just no power. Wednesday the 12th morning is glassy, but again, with a 1ft swell and a combined energy of 11, you're basically just bobbing around. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – small, weak, and mostly choppy. The first real sniff of anything comes on the morning of Friday the 14th. The energy bumps up a bit to 42, with a 2ft SW swell, and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It's still "surfable but very ordinary," which is about as generous as I can get.
The weekend isn't any better. Saturday the 15th sees a 3ft E swell, but it's from a storm risk and the wind is howling cross-onshore at 15 mph, making for a choppy mess. Sunday morning the 16th has onshore wind and a tiny 3ft swell. The following week is a write-off too, with nothing but small, weak pulses and poor conditions.
The only thing that even catches my eye is right at the tail end of the forecast. On Tuesday the 25th, we get a spike in energy to 125 with a 3ft E swell. The period is 8 seconds, which is okay, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's going to be a bit bumpy. The afternoon still has moderate energy at 102, but again, it's not clean. For a pier known for its consistent sandbar, this is a real dry spell. If you're a kite surfer, you might find some fun in the wind on those bigger afternoons, but for a paddle, it's slim pickings.
This is one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, there's simply nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 9 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 40 | 23 | 54 | 91 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:36AM0.91m | 9:07PM1.15m | 9:32AM0.96m | 9:57PM1.15m | 10:24AM1.00m | 10:45PM1.12m | 11:14AM1.02m | 11:30PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.02m | 00:13AM1.02m | 12:47PM1.01m | 00:55AM0.95m | 1:34PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM-0.11m | 4:02AM-0.01m | 4:10PM-0.13m | 4:50AM-0.05m | 5:00PM-0.12m | 5:34AM-0.06m | 5:49PM-0.07m | 6:17AM-0.05m | 6:36PM0.01m | 6:59AM-0.00m | 7:23PM0.10m | 7:41AM0.06m | 8:11PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSW 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 14 | 18 | — | 6 | 15 | — | 16 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 40 | 10 | 54 | 91 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2482 | 1916 | 136 | 1774 | 2550 | 1645 | 703 | 762 | 144 | 0 | 130 | 82 | 1779 | 1788 | 63 | 278 | 1630 | 20 | 450 | 703 | 0 |
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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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