Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.3°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (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 (Aug 23) at 5AM. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, giving you the straight-up rundown on the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be honest with you, it’s looking pretty grim for a proper surf session at Apache Pier. The next week is a write-off for any kind of quality ride, with just tiny, weak slop and rubbish conditions. You’re looking at a long stretch of nothing until things start to look a little more hopeful towards the end of the month and into early September.

From Sunday, August 23rd, right through the week, it’s a total dud. We’ve got swell heights barely cracking 3 ft, and when they do, it’s from the S or SE with a period of just 5 seconds – that’s pure wind chop. The wave energy is pitiful, barely getting above 45 (moderate wave energy) on the meter. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s a glimmer of glass on Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th mornings, but with swell barely at 2 ft, you’d be doing more floating than surfing. Definitely not worth wetting a suit for.

The gap in any real surf stretches for over a week. The first sign of life doesn't show until Monday, August 31st. Even then, it’s just a whisper of 0.7 ft swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is still low (49), but those are proper, long lines of swell. The wind is light and offshore in the morning, keeping it clean. It’s surfable, but don’t expect the world.

Tuesday, September 1st, is more of the same vibe. Clean conditions again with a light offshore or glassy morning. The swell is still tiny at 1 ft, but the period stays long (15 seconds). The energy is starting to build (80-95). It’s still not a standout, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, Wednesday, September 2nd is where it gets interesting. The morning session sees the swell bumping up to 2 ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds and energy hitting 149 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is your first decent opportunity. It’s not huge, but the quality is there with the longer period offering some shape. The wind goes onshore in the afternoon, so get on it early.

The run continues through the end of the week. Thursday morning is a bit of a miss with onshore winds, but Friday, September 4th, looks promising. Friday morning brings a clean 3 ft SE swell with moderate energy (102) and a nice 12 mph offshore wind. The afternoon also looks good with clean cross-offshore winds and energy spiking to 160 (moderate wave energy) from the same 3 ft SE swell. That Friday is shaping up to be a fun little window.

After that, it trails off again into tiny, weak wind swell for the weekend and into the next week. So, to sum it up: the next week is a complete loss. Your only real standouts are the mornings of Wednesday, September 2nd, and especially Friday, September 4th, when the conditions and swell finally line up for some clean, fun waves. It’s not a big swell, but with the longer period and clean wind, you could score some nice ones.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on those forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.9
SSW
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0.8
S
5
0.8
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SE
10
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10
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9
0.6
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0.3
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9
0.6
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0.9
SSW
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0.7
S
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1.1
S
5
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
13
16
35
33
32
51
24
17
19
13
17
12
16
28
37
27
60
31
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
20
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
5
WSW
15
S
20
SW
10
SSW
25
S
20
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20
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30
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:59AM0.75m
6:49PM0.94m
6:53AM0.78m
7:37PM0.98m
7:43AM0.81m
8:21PM1.01m
8:28AM0.85m
9:01PM1.02m
9:09AM0.90m
9:38PM1.03m
9:49AM0.94m
10:14PM1.03m
Low Tide
00:48AM0.37m
12:49PM0.25m
1:41AM0.32m
1:41PM0.21m
2:29AM0.26m
2:29PM0.17m
3:12AM0.20m
3:14PM0.12m
3:52AM0.15m
3:56PM0.09m
4:30AM0.10m
4:37PM0.08m
thunderstorm
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12
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Temp °C
28
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32
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Feels °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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