Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this 16-day window for Apache Pier is a tough one. The forecast is a long, drawn-out stretch of mostly poor conditions, with very little to get excited about. The first real glimmer of surfable waves doesn’t show up until Tuesday, 28 July, so we’re looking at a solid 10-day gap from the start of the period with nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a long dry spell.
The main issue is the wind. For the first ten days, it’s a relentless mix of cross and cross-onshore breezes, often fresh to strong, churning up the ocean. The swell is tiny and weak, with periods mostly under 8 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. The combined swell energy is pitiful, often under 100 (like 5 to 87 – really weak), and even when it bumps up to moderate levels on Sunday the 19th (110) and Monday the 20th (185), the wind is just too messy to make anything of it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The one standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Tuesday, 28 July. That’s your best bet. The swell is still small, but the wind swings around to a light WSW cross-offshore, giving us clean conditions. The combined swell energy is 99 (moderate), with a 3ft swell from the south at 6 seconds. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the most rideable the pier gets. After that, the wind turns cross-shore and the energy drops again.
For the rest of the second week, it’s much the same story – small, weak swells, mostly cross-shore winds, and energy readings under 100. Nothing else stands out. This is a spot where a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area, so don’t be too discouraged. Forecasts can change.
Keep your eyes peeled for any shifts, but for now, wait for that Tuesday morning window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 106 | 110 | 255 | 130 | 114 | 140 | 61 | 44 | 64 | 151 | 79 | 156 | 181 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:29PM0.94m | 00:44AM1.04m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:31AM0.97m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.91m | 4:48AM0.75m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM-0.08m | 7:00PM-0.05m | 7:35AM-0.05m | 7:52PM0.04m | 8:21AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.10m | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | 44 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 106 | 110 | 255 | 130 | 114 | 140 | 61 | — | 64 | 151 | 79 | 156 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1645 | 1653 | 1645 | 740 | 1653 | 512 | 280 | 417 | 701 | 6 | 324 | 494 | 144 | 512 | 512 | 450 | 417 | 391 | 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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