Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.8° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Apache-Pier are looking pretty grim. There’s a solid stretch of flat, weak conditions with hardly anything to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, messy, or just plain poor surf. We’re talking a long gap of almost nothing worth paddling out for until the end of the month.

The first real glimmer of something surfable shows up on Wednesday the 30th of July. Thursday morning the 31st is the best of the bunch, but even then it’s a modest setup. You’ll see a 3ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 122. The wind is light offshore from the northwest, which will keep the surface clean. The water temp is a warm 84°, which is about 1° above normal for this time of year – pretty average. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar, so it’s a good spot for a learner to get some little waves, but it’s not going to be a standout for anyone else. Expect the crowds to be a problem though, as it’s often busy.

Thursday afternoon on the 31st actually goes glassy, with the same 3ft south swell, but the energy is similar. It’s still surfable, but very ordinary.

Then we hit another lull. The next thing that pops up is on Tuesday the 5th of August. The morning sees a 4ft south swell with a 7-second period, and combined energy bumps up to 201 – moderate energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the west, so it’ll be clean. This is probably the best wave of the whole outlook, but it’s still only a marginal call. The size is right for the consistent sandbar, but it’s not a guarantee.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and choppy. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer for Apache-Pier. The consistency is there for the break, but the quality just isn’t. If you’re desperate for a splash, the mornings of the 30th of July and the 5th of August are your best bets. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecast – it can’t stay this poor for long.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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128
122
77
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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NW
10
N
10
NE
15
SSE
10
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10
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20
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15
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10
WNW
20
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25
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NE
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High Tide
7:23PM0.94m
7:26AM0.74m
8:09PM0.97m
8:13AM0.76m
8:52PM0.99m
8:57AM0.78m
9:32PM1.01m
9:37AM0.81m
10:09PM1.01m
10:16AM0.83m
10:44PM1.00m
10:53AM0.85m
11:17PM0.98m
Low Tide
1:22PM0.15m
2:14AM0.24m
2:10PM0.13m
3:00AM0.20m
2:56PM0.10m
3:43AM0.16m
3:39PM0.08m
4:24AM0.12m
4:20PM0.07m
5:02AM0.10m
4:59PM0.07m
5:39AM0.08m
5:38PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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