Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Apache Pier. We're staring down a 16-day window, and honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch for the most part. The water's sitting at a warm 84.4°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't be needing a thick wetsuit.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't show up until the morning of Sunday, July 19th. Even then, it's a marginal call. We've got a 4ft swell from the south, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it's a bit of a weak, short-period swell (combined energy of 259). The wind is a cross-shore from the southwest, not ideal, but it's manageable. This is a beginner spot, and that's about the size of it. It's not going to be pretty, but it's the first thing we've got. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions.
The next morning that's worth a mention comes on Tuesday, July 22nd. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the west-southwest. That's a big positive. The swell is still a modest 2.6ft from the south, but the clean conditions will make it rideable. The energy is low (60), so don't expect much push, but it'll be a lot cleaner than the rest of the junk.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday, July 26th. Again, we get a clean window with a light cross-offshore wind from the west. The swell is a similar 3ft from the south. It's not pumping, but it's the clearest and most surfable we'll see all period. The current is weak, and crowds are "often" a problem here, so expect some company. For a beach break like this, the short period (6 seconds) isn't doing us any favors, but beggars can't be choosers.
The very end of the forecast, on Thursday, July 30th, shows a bigger pulse of 5.2ft swell from the south-southwest. That's a jump in energy (304), but it's still a short period (6 seconds) and the wind is a light cross-onshore. It's a marginal call and might be a bit too much for the beginners this spot is known for, and it's still a messy option.
Overall, the first week is a write-off with nothing but poor surf. The second week offers a few isolated mornings with clean, small waves. The morning of the 26th is the best of a very average bunch. It's not a time to book a trip, but if you're local and desperate, those mornings with the offshore wind will be your only chance.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 43 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 52 | 170 | 155 | 167 | 135 | 61 | 55 | 71 | 81 | 103 | 63 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:07PM1.14m | 11:37AM0.94m | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:29PM0.94m | 00:44AM1.04m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:31AM0.97m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:18AM0.90m | 3:03PM0.92m | 3:06AM0.84m | 3:55PM0.91m | 3:56AM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:21AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.10m | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:45AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 30 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 104 | — | — | 61 | — | — | 53 | 7 | 63 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | SE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 43 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 52 | 170 | 155 | 167 | 135 | — | 55 | 71 | 81 | 103 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 823 | 823 | 962 | 827 | 551 | 1653 | 1645 | 1746 | 1645 | 598 | 1164 | 18 | 375 | 18 | 66 | 334 | 416 | 1039 | 96 | 417 | 0 |
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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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