Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get down to it. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been combing through the data for Apache Pier. And I’ll tell you what, it's a pretty lean stretch for the next week and a half. There’s no way around it: the surf is mostly tiny and the conditions are just not there.
For the next week or so, you’re looking at a whole lot of knee-high slop. We get a tiny bump on Sunday the 13th with about 2ft from the S, but it’s weak and the wind is just so-so. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about. After that, it’s mostly flat and messy. A few glassy mornings pop up, like on Monday the 14th, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a lake. This is a waiting game, pure and simple.
Now, don't click off just yet. I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s a big one. We’re looking at a powerful pulse of swell hitting around Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. This is over a week out, so it’s a little more of a gamble, but the potential is huge.
Wednesday the 23rd sees the swell start to build. By the afternoon, we’re talking about 7ft waves from the E, with the energy meter jumping way up (548). The wind stays light and offshore, keeping it clean. This is when the ocean starts waking up. But the real magic is Thursday the 24th. Thursday morning is looking at a solid 8ft of ESE swell, with an insane energy spike (1098). That is a whole lot of water moving. The wind is light and offshore. It’s powerful and it’s going to be a serious challenge.
By Thursday afternoon, it’s pushing 8ft and glassy, with energy at 1212. This is big, expert-level surf. The swell direction isn't perfect for the pier, but with this much size, it won't matter. It’s going to be a heavy, thumping wave. Periods are in that 8-10 second range, so it will be powerful. If you’re not a strong surfer, this is a day to watch from the safety of the beach. Friday the 25th is still big but might get a bit messy, and it looks like it slowly eases through the following weekend.
So, the plan is simple: hibernate for the next week and save your energy. There’s a solid, powerful window of surf on the horizon for the 23rd and 24th, but it’s for the experienced crew. Patience, my friends.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 77 | 107 | 50 | 71 | 48 | 74 | 43 | 43 | 21 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19PM1.09m | 10:47AM1.09m | 11:00PM1.05m | 11:30AM1.09m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:12PM1.06m | 00:18AM0.93m | 12:54PM1.02m | 00:57AM0.88m | 1:38PM0.98m | 1:39AM0.83m | 2:25PM0.94m | 2:26AM0.79m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:26PM0.02m | 5:43AM0.02m | 6:10PM0.09m | 6:22AM0.07m | 6:53PM0.17m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.26m | 7:41AM0.21m | 8:23PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.28m | 9:14PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:27 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 11 | — | 23 | — | 20 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 13 | 25 | 16 | 37 | — | — | 77 | 107 | 50 | 71 | 48 | 74 | 43 | — | 21 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 1306 | 334 | 282 | 0 | 370 | 0 | 66 | 956 | 461 | 63 | 63 | 40 | 665 | 63 | 130 | 189 | 219 | 130 |
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