Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for a paddle. The forecasts are showing a real flat spell with very little to get excited about. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal conditions, and for the most part, you'd be better off leaving the board at home. There's a bit of a pulse of energy that shows up around July 29th and again at the start of August, but even then, the wind and conditions are just not playing the game.

Let's start with the first week. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won't be cold.

On Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, Apache Pier is seeing a 4ft S swell, but it's a short-period 6-second wind swell with a cross-on breeze at 22 mph. The combined energy is weak at 114, and it's just messy. That pattern holds through the rest of the week. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is smaller at 3ft, and still cross-shore with a cross-chop. Friday morning, July 24th, actually has a light cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft SSW swell, making it "clean", but the wave height is so small and the energy is only 80. It's surfable, but barely. The next few days drop off even more, with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells and glassy conditions on Saturday morning, July 25th, and Monday morning, July 27th. It's flat, pure and simple.

We get a little bump on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning shows a 4ft SSW swell with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 142 (moderate energy). But the wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. It's still "poor surf conditions" according to the charts. Thursday morning, July 30th, is glassy but with only a 2ft S swell – not enough to push you anywhere.

The second week kicks off with a similar story. The best chance we get is on Monday, August 3rd. The morning shows a 5ft SSE swell, period of 6 seconds, and combined energy of 142 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-shore, but it's still labeled "poor surf conditions". The afternoon then gets messy with a 5ft S swell, 6-second period, and energy of 171 (moderate), but the wind swings to a moderate cross-on at 16 mph, making it choppy. Tuesday, August 4th, has a 4ft SSW swell in the morning with a gentle cross-shore, but the energy drops to 135. After that, it's all downhill again into the tiny stuff.

Honestly, there's no standout session here. The swell is present in pulses, but it's short-period wind swell, the wind is rarely clean, and the break is an exposed sandbar that needs everything to line up. The best of a bad bunch would be that Friday morning, July 24th, if you're desperate for a clean-looking wave, but you'll be fighting for knee-high slop. For the rest, it's a solid pass. The conditions look like they'd be more fun for a kite than a surfboard on most of these days, especially when the wind is up and the waves are choppy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:48PM0.91m
4:48AM0.75m
5:41PM0.91m
5:42AM0.73m
6:33PM0.92m
6:35AM0.73m
7:23PM0.94m
7:26AM0.74m
8:09PM0.97m
8:13AM0.76m
8:52PM0.99m
8:57AM0.78m
9:32PM1.01m
Low Tide
11:33PM0.30m
11:37AM0.16m
00:30AM0.30m
12:30PM0.17m
1:24AM0.28m
1:22PM0.15m
2:14AM0.24m
2:10PM0.13m
3:00AM0.20m
2:56PM0.10m
3:43AM0.16m
3:39PM0.08m
4:24AM0.12m
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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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