Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (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 (Aug 22) at 11AM. 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 0.2m and 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd 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 have a look at what’s on offer down at Apache Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 85°F.
We’ve got a long, quiet run to start. The first real chance of anything surfable shows up on the morning of Saturday the 22nd. The swell is tiny, just 3ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm. It’s a risk of thunderstorms, but if you’re keen for a paddle and some tiny, clean bumps, that’s your window. The energy is weak (85).
Sunday the 23rd is the next little flicker of life. The morning sees a light offshore wind from the NW, keeping things clean with a 2ft swell from the S. The afternoon gets glassy again, with a 3ft SSW swell. Still, combined energy is low (44 and 74), so it’s not exactly a day to write home about.
The best of the whole outlook is a distant, promising one. On the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, we see a 3ft swell from the ENE, combined with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (107), and it’s the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole 16 days. This is the standout – a rare morning of clean, waist-high peaks with no wind. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on that forecast, but it’s the one to aim for.
Everything else in between is pretty much a write-off. The wind is onshore, cross-shore, or just messy, and the swell stays small and weak. There are long gaps of 3-4 days with absolutely nothing to recommend. Honestly, for most of this period, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 42 | 40 | 50 | 35 | 42 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 45 | 25 | 12 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.90m | 4:05AM0.75m | 5:00PM0.90m | 5:02AM0.74m | 5:56PM0.91m | 5:59AM0.75m | 6:49PM0.94m | 6:53AM0.78m | 7:37PM0.98m | 7:43AM0.81m | 8:21PM1.01m | 8:28AM0.85m | 9:01PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:52PM0.39m | 10:55AM0.27m | 11:51PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.28m | 00:48AM0.37m | 12:49PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.21m | 2:29AM0.26m | 2:29PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:14PM0.12m | 3:52AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | SE 15 | E 6 | — | SE 14 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | NE 2 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 42 | 40 | 50 | — | 42 | 1 | — | 9 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 45 | 25 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 823 | 1219 | 1630 | 2372 | 9 | 0 | 417 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 82 | 334 | 66 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 1011 | 66 |
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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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