Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s look at what’s coming up at Apache Pier in feet and miles per hour. Honestly, the outlook is flat and frustrating. For the first week, we are stuck with ankle-to-knee high waves, mostly blown out by side-to-onshore winds. Swell heights stay under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (21-44). There’s a stretch of days where there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. Crowds are “often” here, so you’re not alone in the lineup even when it’s small.
On Tuesday, September 1st, the morning offers a slight improvement. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, and the surf is clean but tiny at 1 ft from the SE, with a long 15 second period. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, at 30°. The combined swell energy is (89). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The best shot comes Thursday morning, September 3rd. Swell nudges up to 2 ft from the SE, 12 second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy hits (122), which is moderate. Still nothing big—under 5 ft—so it’s beginner-friendly. Another glassy morning on September 5th offers 1 ft from the ESE, but again, not a standout.
Bottom line: long gaps, tiny surf, and not much to write home about. If you’re desperate, go for those early September mornings with the clean offshore breeze. Otherwise, I’d wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 19 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:49PM0.94m | 6:53AM0.78m | 7:37PM0.98m | 7:43AM0.81m | 8:21PM1.01m | 8:28AM0.85m | 9:01PM1.02m | 9:09AM0.90m | 9:38PM1.03m | 9:49AM0.94m | 10:14PM1.03m | 10:27AM0.98m | 10:49PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.21m | 2:29AM0.26m | 2:29PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:14PM0.12m | 3:52AM0.15m | 3:56PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.10m | 4:37PM0.08m | 5:07AM0.07m | 5:19PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 16 | — | SE 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SE 11 | — | E 7 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 15 | 13 | 27 | 36 | — | — | 16 | — | 12 | 31 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 19 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 512 | 649 | 282 | 730 | 0 | 82 | 769 | 0 | 227 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 942 | 377 | 416 | 417 | 0 | 377 | 334 | 526 |
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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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