
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with 337 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Apache Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run. The forecast is full of small, short-period waves and a lot of messy, onshore wind. The only real chance to get wet is a couple of brief windows, and even then, it’s going to be a struggle.
The first record kicks off on Monday, 03 August, with a S swell at 4 ft, but the period is a weak 7 seconds and the wind is a cross-on 16 mph from the south. The combined energy is a moderate 153, but the conditions are just poor. The wind stays messy through the week, with a lot of cross-on and onshore breezes, keeping the surf choppy and uninviting. The swell drops to 3 ft on Wednesday, 05 August, and the energy falls to 63, which is weak. It’s a real flat spell.
There’s a tiny glimmer on Tuesday, 04 August, in the morning. The wind goes completely glassy, calm, with a light N wind at 0 mph. The swell is small at 3 ft from the SSW, with a 7-second period. The energy is 158 – moderate – but the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s a small window of clean, glassy conditions, but the lack of size and period means the waves will be weak and close out. It’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The swell drops under 3 ft and the energy falls into the low double digits and teens. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with light breezes. We see a few glassy moments on Sunday, 09 August, and Thursday, 13 August, but with the swell barely 2 ft and energy at 26 or 24, it’s essentially flat. A couple of mornings around 15 August – Saturday morning – show a light cross-off wind from the WSW and a clean surface, with a 3 ft swell from the south, but the period is only 5 seconds. The wave comment is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s another tiny window of clean, small waves, but the energy is low (46).
The second week is a repeat of the same story: small, weak swells, poor period, and mostly unfavourable wind. The only real energy spike is on Monday, 17 August afternoon, with a 4 ft S swell and a 6-second period, pushing the energy to 119, but it’s still a cross-on wind and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions." For a beginner spot like Apache Pier, anything over 5 ft can be too much, but we don’t even get there. The punchy, short-period S swell is more likely to be a messy, choppy close-out.
To be honest, with the persistent onshore wind and the small, weak swell, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s a long gap of very poor to no surf from the 5th through to the 14th, basically. The only standouts are the glassy mornings on the 4th and the 15th, where you can get a couple of clean, but tiny, waves. It’s not a total washout, but it’s close. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s all about chasing those few hours of clean, small surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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295 | 153 | 128 | 192 | 83 | 86 | 54 | 63 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 42 | 19 | 25 | 46 | 64 | 50 | 65 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:58PM1.01m | 5:17AM0.78m | 6:07PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:29AM0.05m | 7:48PM0.18m | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:42PM0.23m | 9:00AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.27m | 9:58AM0.08m | 10:54PM0.30m | 11:04AM0.07m | 00:06AM0.28m | 12:12PM0.05m | 1:15AM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | 11 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | S 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
133 | — | — | — | 39 | 58 | — | 63 | — | — | 5 | 42 | — | 25 | 46 | 64 | 50 | 65 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
295 | 153 | 128 | 192 | 83 | 86 | 54 | — | 55 | 51 | 43 | 37 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 498 | 839 | 417 | 0 | 81 | 427 | 73 | 82 | 494 | 73 | 1039 | 852 | 826 | 942 | 638 | 63 | 643 | 61 |
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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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