Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Lookin’ at Apache Pier over the next sixteen days and I gotta level with you – it’s a pretty dire stretch. The guidance says this spot is normally consistent and gets plenty of swell, but the forecast just ain’t deliverin’ any proper waves worth paddling for. The water’s sittin’ at a warm 84.6°, a touch toastier than usual for July, but that’s about the only thing that’s got any energy.
We kick off Tuesday July 7 with a tiny 3.3ft SSW swell, period a short 6 seconds, combined energy just 109. Morning has a light cross‑off breeze so it’s clean, but it’s weak and barely surfable. By afternoon the wind swings onshore and it’s a chop‑fest. Wednesday and Thursday mornings stay clean but the swell drops even smaller – 2.3ft to 3.0ft – again with that same short period. Afternoons are blown out. Friday July 10 sees a bump to 4.9ft, but with onshore wind it’s messy and not worth your time.
The weekend of July 11–12 is flat and hopeless – 1.3ft to 2.3ft with poor wind directions. Into the second week, things get even worse. Mornings like July 13 have a light offshore but only 1.3ft of knee‑high slop. July 14–16 are all tiny and either onshore or cross‑shore. Honestly, it’s a write‑off.
The only slight flicker of hope comes Sunday July 19, the biggest swell of the whole window: 5.2ft from SSW, period 7 seconds, combined energy 363. Morning wind is cross‑offshore so it’ll be clean. But the period’s short, so the waves will be a bit fat and mushy. It’s still only marginal – maybe a few fun ones if you’re desperate, but not a standout. Crowds at Apache Pier are often around, so expect company
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 69 | 39 | 62 | 32 | 66 | 90 | 64 | 110 | 117 | 110 | 144 | 95 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | 5:14PM0.98m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:20PM1.03m | 6:38AM0.79m | 7:23PM1.08m | 7:45AM0.82m | 8:24PM1.12m | 8:47AM0.85m | 9:22PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:25AM0.05m | 11:12PM0.25m | 11:25AM0.02m | 00:22AM0.22m | 12:29PM-0.02m | 1:29AM0.16m | 1:32PM-0.07m | 2:31AM0.09m | 2:32PM-0.12m | 3:28AM0.02m | 3:29PM-0.16m | 4:22AM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 23 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 13 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 12 | 18 | 68 | — | 23 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 12 | — | 22 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | — | 23 | 21 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | NE 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 69 | 39 | 62 | — | 66 | 90 | 64 | 110 | 117 | 110 | 144 | 95 | — | 35 | 30 | — | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1312 | 130 | 0 | 942 | 278 | 0 | 391 | 280 | 136 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1779 | 20 | 66 | 383 | 82 | 130 | 324 | 81 |
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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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