
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with 153 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. I've had a good look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim stretch for Apache Pier. The surf is small, the wind is often messy, and there's just not much to get excited about. There's a long gap of almost two weeks of near-zero surf before we see the faintest flicker of life.
The first half of the outlook is a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Wednesday the 6th of August, it's mostly tiny, weak swell with periods barely scraping 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The combined wave energy for most of this period is below 100 (weak), with only a couple of readings barely cracking 30. It's just poor surf conditions, day after day. Not worth paddling out for.
Then, from Thursday the 6th of August onward, we start to see a slight change. The swell period jumps up to around 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell pulse, but the size is still tiny – 2ft to 3ft. The real issue is the wind. For most of this period, it's cross-onshore or straight onshore, chopping up what little wave there is. The combined energy does climb into three digits (103 to 137), so there's moderate energy in the water, but it's not being put to good use.
The one and only true standout in this whole 16-day window is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. Apache Pier will see a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is 48 (weak). But here's the kicker – the wind is forecast to be glassy from the NE. That's a major positive. It'll be dead flat calm, and those little waves will be clean as a whistle. It's a window for the longboard or a foiler, and for the patient soul. The water is about average for this time of year. Crowds are possible here, so you might have a few others who've sniffed out the same window.
For the rest of that week, from the 10th to the 13th of August, there are a few mornings with glassy conditions, but the swell is just too small and weak to call it a standout. The 14th of August Friday morning sees a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds, so it'll be a messy, short-period wind-swell. Not the one.
So, honestly, apart from that one glassy morning on the 13th, this is a blank run. Apache Pier is a consistent spot though, so it tends not to stay this poor for long. The forecasts can change, but for now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | S 5 |
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23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 28 | 153 | 77 | 98 | 46 | 21 | 34 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:09PM1.01m | 10:16AM0.83m | 10:44PM1.00m | 10:53AM0.85m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:02AM0.10m | 4:59PM0.07m | 5:39AM0.08m | 5:38PM0.08m | 6:15AM0.07m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:51AM0.06m | 7:01PM0.14m | 7:29AM0.05m | 7:48PM0.18m | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:42PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 5 |
23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 28 | 75 | — | 98 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | S 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | — | SE 6 |
3 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SE 7 |
— | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSW 5 | — | SSE 7 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 153 | 77 | — | 31 | — | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 209 | 701 | 589 | 61 | 823 | 589 | 1039 | 805 | 383 | 356 | 512 | 416 | 416 | 360 | 370 | 189 | 278 | 494 |
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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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