Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.1° C
1.1° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 298 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apache Pier this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The short story is, we’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. For the first ten days or so, there’s just nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is small and weak, and the forecast is a solid run of "poor surf conditions." It’s a real bummer, but it’s the hand we’ve been dealt.

From now through to about the 10th of August, the combined energy is low, barely cracking a 100 (29 to 77), and most days are a write-off with a score of 0/10. There’s a glimmer of hope on the 11th of August – Tuesday morning. Apache Pier will see a small clean pulse with a light offshore cross-off breeze from the WSW. Swell will be a tiny 3 ft from the S, with a weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 45 (weak), but for the first time, it’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s the best we’ll see, but it’s not exactly a standout.

The next morning, the 12th of August, Wednesday, is also worth a mention early. Again, light offshore WSW wind, a little 3 ft from the SSW, and that same "surfable" tag. The energy is weak at 52. It’s clean, but the swell is tiny.

The real "best on offer" is that Tuesday morning on the 11th. It’s the only window where the conditions are not completely blown out. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. After that, the 12th is a similar story, but the wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon. The rest of the 16-day window is a washout with onshore winds and barely a ripple.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is fine, but with no swell to enjoy it.

So, to sum it up: a long flat spell, a couple of tiny, clean windows mid-month, and then back to nothing. It’s a tough run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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6
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
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44
149
230
298
144
92
74
47
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22
36
41
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40
28
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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25
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SSW
30
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SSE
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High Tide
11:17PM0.98m
11:30AM0.88m
11:50PM0.96m
12:11PM0.91m
00:26AM0.93m
12:55PM0.93m
1:07AM0.89m
1:46PM0.95m
1:56AM0.85m
2:44PM0.97m
2:55AM0.81m
3:49PM0.98m
4:03AM0.79m
Low Tide
6:15AM0.07m
6:19PM0.10m
6:51AM0.06m
7:01PM0.14m
7:29AM0.05m
7:48PM0.18m
8:11AM0.06m
8:42PM0.23m
9:00AM0.07m
9:44PM0.27m
9:58AM0.08m
10:54PM0.30m
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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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