Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSW swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. 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 8s 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Looking at Apache Pier for the next couple weeks, and I’ll level with you—it’s a flat spell with a lot of chop and not a lot of hope. You’re gonna have to dig deep to find a wave worth paddling for.
We kick off on Tuesday, August 11th with a measly 2ft SSW swell, a 4-second period, and cross-onshore wind messing it up. That’s the story for the first week: tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, periods often below 6 seconds, and cross-onshore winds from the S or SSW turning the surface into a washing machine. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the teens to low 60s—barely enough to move your board. There’s a couple of clean windows on the mornings of Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, with light offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft to 2ft with a 5 to 8 second period. You might get a ankle-snapper on a log, but it’s not worth the paddle.
The first real highlight is Tuesday morning, August 18th. Dead calm—glassy conditions—with 3ft swell from the S, period up to 5 seconds. The energy is moderate at 75, and it’s rideable, but the data calls it “very ordinary.” The score is a 1 out of 10, so set your expectations low. For beginners, this is your spot: swell under 5ft, no wind, and safe. The swell direction (S) is a decent match for Apache Pier’s optimum (SSE). The water temp is 85°F, a touch warmer than average, so at least it’s comfortable.
After that, we hit another lull. From the 19th through most of the 25th, it’s back to small, poor quality surf with cross-onshore winds and weak energy. There’s another glassy moment on Thursday the 20th morning with 1ft SE swell (period 9 seconds), but again, it’s tiny.
The final session to note is Wednesday morning, August 26th: light offshore wind, 2ft S swell with a 6-second period, and combined energy of 41. Surfable but ordinary. By afternoon the wind turns onshore and it’s game over.
If I’m calling one standout, it’s Tuesday morning, August 18th. Glassy, clean, tiny but rideable waves. Apache Pier can be “often” crowded, but with conditions this marginal, it might be quiet. Bring a longboard and low expectations.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 55 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:07PM1.15m | 9:32AM0.96m | 9:57PM1.15m | 10:24AM1.00m | 10:45PM1.12m | 11:14AM1.02m | 11:30PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.02m | 00:13AM1.02m | 12:47PM1.01m | 00:55AM0.95m | 1:34PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM-0.11m | 4:02AM-0.01m | 4:10PM-0.13m | 4:50AM-0.05m | 5:00PM-0.12m | 5:34AM-0.06m | 5:49PM-0.07m | 6:17AM-0.05m | 6:36PM0.01m | 6:59AM-0.00m | 7:23PM0.10m | 7:41AM0.06m | 8:11PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 17 |
Temp °C | 33 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 5 | 31 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | E 5 | E 4 | — | SE 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 28 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SSW 5 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 19 | — | 8 | 16 | — | 5 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 55 | — | 14 | 33 | — | 33 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 57 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1916 | 136 | 212 | 2060 | 130 | 988 | 2059 | 988 | 1656 | 2060 | 0 | 1177 | 942 | 383 | 805 | 805 | 227 | 227 | 551 | 0 |
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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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