
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for Apache Pier over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, the 16-day window is pretty grim for surfers.
The Long Haul of Nothing (Now to Sept 21st)
Honestly, for the first ten days, it's a write-off. From now until Monday the 21st of September, we're looking at a big stretch with waves barely worth mentioning. You'll see tiny 1ft to 1ft slop, mostly from the SE. The combined swell energy is almost always weak, sitting between 14 and 100. The few times the wind does go offshore or glassy, like on Monday the 14th morning or that Saturday morning the 19th, the swell is just too weak to do anything with. It's a classic case of hoping for a miracle that just isn't coming. The water temp is a warm 83°, which is about average for this time of year, but you'd be floating more than surfing.
A Glimmer of Hope (Sept 22nd onwards)
Now, as we move into the last week of September, things get a little more interesting, but there are serious catches. On Tuesday the 22nd morning, we see a pulse of swell – 6ft from the E with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to moderate at 382. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn't perfect. That afternoon it gets bigger, hitting 7ft from the E (732 energy), but the onshore wind gets stronger and choppy, so it's messy. This size is pushing past beginner territory.
The real standout, if you can call it that, looks to be Wednesday the 23rd morning. The swell direction shifts to the S at 5ft with an 8-second period, giving us a combined energy of 378. The wind is light and cross-shore, which will keep it reasonably clean. Still, 5ft with that period is going to be a bit fat and punchy. Crowds are likely here, so expect some company.
After that, Thursday the 24th drops right back down into the doldrums with weak slop and onshore winds. The week ends with a little spike on Saturday the 26th – 4ft from the ESE with a solid 11-second period (261 energy). That longer period could mean some cleaner lines, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it'll be a messy, choppy affair. It's really not set up for a clean paddle.
The Bottom Line
There is no truly *good* surf in this 16-day run. The only window that even remotely looks like it has potential is the morning of Wednesday, September 23rd, and it’s a "maybe" at best. For the rest, the setup is so poor with onshore winds and weak swell that this place, being a beach setup, honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The spot is fairly consistent, so this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 37 | 13 | 12 | 54 | 100 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 40 | 39 | 191 | 40 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19PM1.09m | 10:47AM1.09m | 11:00PM1.05m | 11:30AM1.09m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:12PM1.06m | 00:18AM0.93m | 12:54PM1.02m | 00:57AM0.88m | 1:38PM0.98m | 1:39AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.94m | 2:26AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:26PM0.02m | 5:43AM0.02m | 6:10PM0.09m | 6:22AM0.07m | 6:53PM0.17m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.26m | 7:41AM0.21m | 8:23PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.28m | 9:14PM0.41m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 5 |
19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 6 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 13 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 23 | — | 20 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | ESE 6 | — |
3 | 5 | — | 6 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 37 | — | — | 54 | 100 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 40 | 39 | 191 | 40 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1656 | 360 | 227 | 1307 | 373 | 0 | 99 | 18 | 130 | 879 | 461 | 63 | 63 | 665 | 876 | 40 | 52 | 63 | 645 | 365 |
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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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