Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.6° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you right off the bat – it’s a tough stretch. There’s no real standout session here; we’re looking at a long, flat, and messy run. You’ll be waiting over a week before anything even starts to resemble a wave you’d paddle for. The water's sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at a flat ocean.

For the first week and a half, from Sunday the 12th all the way through to Sunday the 19th, it’s pretty grim. We’re talking tiny ankle-snatchers, mostly under 2ft, with weak wind chop and poor conditions. The swell energy is barely registering, often below 30 (weak energy). You’ll see a mix of winds, but nothing that cleans it up enough to make those tiny bumps worthwhile. The 19th sees a little bump in size to 2ft in the morning, but it’s still poor and not worth the effort.

Things finally show a pulse on Monday the 20th. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the SSW, and here's the kicker – it's glassy. The wind is a light northerly, dead calm, zero chop. For the first time in over a week, the surface will look like a lake. The combined energy hits 149 (moderate energy), so there’s a bit of push. But the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period windswell. It’s surfable in a very ordinary way, clean, but just not good. The afternoon gets messy again.

After that, the 21st and 22nd are a mixed bag. Wednesday the 22nd morning goes glassy again with a 3ft south swell and energy of 118 (moderate energy). Same story – surfable, but ordinary. The wind is off, it’s clean, but the swell lacks any real guts.

From the 23rd onward through to the 27th, we get a bit of height but the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, creating chop and lumpy conditions. Swells stay in the 3ft to 5ft range, all short-period junk. The energy picks up slightly – the 26th afternoon has 5ft and energy at 127 (moderate energy) – but with a fresh cross-shore and lumpy chop, it’s a battle. Honestly, with this much wind and poor quality surf at a beach break, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The best on offer? If you’re desperate and local, the glassy mornings on the 20th and 22nd are your only real windows. The conditions will be pristine, but the waves themselves are forgettable. It’s clean, but it’s not good. For the rest of the run, save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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84
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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15
NNE
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10
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10
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High Tide
8:24PM1.12m
8:47AM0.85m
9:22PM1.15m
9:46AM0.89m
10:16PM1.16m
10:43AM0.92m
11:07PM1.14m
11:37AM0.94m
11:57PM1.10m
12:29PM0.94m
00:44AM1.04m
1:21PM0.94m
1:31AM0.97m
Low Tide
2:32PM-0.12m
3:28AM0.02m
3:29PM-0.16m
4:22AM-0.04m
4:24PM-0.18m
5:13AM-0.08m
5:17PM-0.17m
6:02AM-0.09m
6:09PM-0.12m
6:48AM-0.08m
7:00PM-0.05m
7:35AM-0.05m
7:52PM0.04m
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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.

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