Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE 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 (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be honest, the outlook for Apache Pier is a tough one for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and mostly poor conditions. There's a gap of almost two weeks with no real surf on offer, starting now and running through most of July.
The only faint glimmer comes on the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th. The swell is still tiny, only 1 feet from the SE, but the wind is forecast to go light and cross-off, which will clean things up. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 85°F, so you can ditch the wetsuit. The combined energy is weak (45), so don't expect any punch. It's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we see in the entire outlook. For a beginner-friendly spot like Apache Pier, this is about as good as it gets during this dead period.
For the rest of the time, the wind is a mess. Most mornings are either cross-off or light, but the swell is tiny and the energy is weak (mostly in the 20s and 30s). The afternoons are consistently ruined by onshore winds whipping up chop. The swell is almost always from the S or SE, which is okay for the spot's exposure, but the periods are short, under 8 seconds, so it's just wind slop.
The only other day that barely registers is the morning of Saturday, July 18th. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the E, but the period is a pathetic 4 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 15 mph. The combined energy is still weak (83). It's a choppy, blown-out mess that would be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, that's the story. A long dry spell with a tiny, clean window right at the end of the month. Your best bet is to mark July 25th for a longboard session, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. This is a very normal quiet period for this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 47 | 67 | 87 | 69 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:24PM1.12m | 8:47AM0.85m | 9:22PM1.15m | 9:46AM0.89m | 10:16PM1.16m | 10:43AM0.92m | 11:07PM1.14m | 11:37AM0.94m | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:29PM0.94m | 00:44AM1.04m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:31AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM-0.12m | 3:28AM0.02m | 3:29PM-0.16m | 4:22AM-0.04m | 4:24PM-0.18m | 5:13AM-0.08m | 5:17PM-0.17m | 6:02AM-0.09m | 6:09PM-0.12m | 6:48AM-0.08m | 7:00PM-0.05m | 7:35AM-0.05m | 7:52PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 14 | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | E 7 | SSW 4 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | WSW 2 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 47 | 67 | 87 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 1779 | 63 | 66 | 2195 | 61 | 61 | 40 | 66 | 66 | 334 | 691 | 610 | 542 | 130 | 209 | 209 | 1653 | 219 | 154 | 63 |
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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).
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