Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s have a look at this one.
So we’re talking about Apache Pier (United States). The water temp is 83°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing wild there.
Here’s the real talk: over the next sixteen days, starting Thursday 27 August all the way to Friday 11 September, it’s a total washout for surf. We’re looking at wave heights from 0.3ft to 0.6ft, with a few days bumping up to 1.0ft. The swell energy is weak – the highest reading is 80 (moderate wave energy) on the morning of Thursday 3 September, but that’s paired with a period of just 5 seconds from the SSW. That’s not going to do anything for you.
There isn’t a single standout session. Even on the glassy mornings like Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August, the swell is only 0.3ft to 0.4ft with a period of 8 seconds and energy in the low 20s. It’s just flat – nothing to ride.
A few times, like Friday 4 September and Saturday 6 September, there’s a tiny bit more push at 0.6ft to 1.0ft with clean wind, but the period stays short (5 seconds) and energy is low (32 to 47). That’s not surfable for anyone.
Bottom line: there’s no good surf in this 16-day window. It’s a dead run for a sandbar break when the swell direction is all wrong. Things can change, but right now, don’t bother. Leave the board in the truck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 42 | 37 | 33 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:09AM0.90m | 9:38PM1.03m | 9:49AM0.94m | 10:14PM1.03m | 10:27AM0.98m | 10:49PM1.01m | 11:07AM1.01m | 11:25PM0.98m | 11:49AM1.03m | 00:04AM0.94m | 12:35PM1.04m | 00:49AM0.90m | 1:28PM1.04m | 1:42AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.09m | 4:30AM0.10m | 4:37PM0.08m | 5:07AM0.07m | 5:19PM0.09m | 5:43AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.11m | 6:21AM0.05m | 6:45PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.06m | 7:34PM0.20m | 7:47AM0.08m | 8:28PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 42 | 37 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SSE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 13 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 805 | 391 | 367 | 66 | 209 | 209 | 360 | 829 | 209 | 2482 | 360 | 360 | 1306 | 610 | 589 | 2053 | 99 | 73 | 773 | 136 |
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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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