Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
28.5°C
0.5° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Powerful11AM (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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Some 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
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
9
0.3
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9
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9
0.3
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9
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
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8
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8
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0.4
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7
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
14
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25
13
11
11
10
21
17
23
21
14
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17
12
14
42
37
33
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
0
S
10
SSE
10
SW
0
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15
SSE
10
SW
5
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15
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15
WSW
10
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15
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15
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20
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20
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Wind State
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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
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6:48
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7:46
7:45
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Temp °C
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28
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33
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31
32
28
Feels °C
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31
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34
32
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35
31
33
33
30
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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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