Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
24.5° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

Apache Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jun 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 13th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 13th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
S
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1
S
5
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
11
16
32
20
20
29
33
74
101
32
42
80
47
33
57
32
91
55
43
208
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
S
10
SW
15
SSW
40
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
W
10
W
0
WSW
20
S
25
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:59AM0.82m
7:39PM1.09m
8:00AM0.83m
8:37PM1.13m
9:00AM0.85m
9:34PM1.16m
9:59AM0.86m
10:30PM1.17m
10:57AM0.87m
11:24PM1.15m
11:54AM0.88m
00:18AM1.12m
12:51PM0.89m
Low Tide
1:48AM0.12m
1:53PM-0.09m
2:48AM0.05m
2:49PM-0.14m
3:44AM-0.01m
3:44PM-0.17m
4:38AM-0.05m
4:38PM-0.19m
5:31AM-0.08m
5:32PM-0.17m
6:23AM-0.08m
6:26PM-0.12m
7:14AM-0.06m
7:21PM-0.06m
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:28
 mm
1
1
4
4
5
1
Temp °C
26
30
30
28
28
30
29
28
29
27
29
30
25
27
28
25
23
26
27
29
33
Feels °C
25
32
30
28
31
31
30
30
29
27
31
30
26
28
29
25
26
27
27
28
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.5
S
5
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.7
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
5
5
2
2
11
3
3
3
3
3
32
3
39
47
33
11
16
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
3
29
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
S
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1
S
5
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
24
11
16
32
20
20
29
33
74
101
42
80
3
25
57
32
91
55
43
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
610
136
498
177
984
1267
956
966
429
96
81
324
0
130
0
0
0
1039
542
381
282
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Apache Pier Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Apache Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Apache Pier is 18 km (11 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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