Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
27.9°C
1.2° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ESE swell with 246 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Sep 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Monday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
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8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
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0.3
SE
6
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0.7
ESE
10
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11
0.6
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0.9
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12
0.7
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12
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12
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12
0.3
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11
0.2
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11
0.2
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10
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12
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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16
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25
106
198
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210
131
83
54
25
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6
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Wind (km/h)
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E
10
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
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E
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
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25
NNE
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25
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High Tide
6:07PM0.94m
6:17AM0.82m
6:57PM0.98m
7:08AM0.87m
7:42PM1.00m
7:55AM0.94m
8:24PM1.02m
8:38AM1.00m
9:04PM1.03m
9:20AM1.05m
9:43PM1.02m
10:02AM1.09m
10:23PM1.01m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.34m
1:02AM0.37m
1:08PM0.30m
1:51AM0.30m
1:59PM0.23m
2:35AM0.22m
2:46PM0.18m
3:16AM0.15m
3:31PM0.13m
3:55AM0.09m
4:15PM0.10m
4:34AM0.05m
4:59PM0.09m
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7:13
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Temp °C
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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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