Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s look at what’s coming up at Apache Pier in feet and miles per hour. Honestly, the outlook is flat and frustrating. For the first week, we are stuck with ankle-to-knee high waves, mostly blown out by side-to-onshore winds. Swell heights stay under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (21-44). There’s a stretch of days where there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. Crowds are “often” here, so you’re not alone in the lineup even when it’s small.

On Tuesday, September 1st, the morning offers a slight improvement. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, and the surf is clean but tiny at 1 ft from the SE, with a long 15 second period. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, at 30°. The combined swell energy is (89). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The best shot comes Thursday morning, September 3rd. Swell nudges up to 2 ft from the SE, 12 second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy hits (122), which is moderate. Still nothing big—under 5 ft—so it’s beginner-friendly. Another glassy morning on September 5th offers 1 ft from the ESE, but again, not a standout.

Bottom line: long gaps, tiny surf, and not much to write home about. If you’re desperate, go for those early September mornings with the clean offshore breeze. Otherwise, I’d wait.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:49PM0.94m
6:53AM0.78m
7:37PM0.98m
7:43AM0.81m
8:21PM1.01m
8:28AM0.85m
9:01PM1.02m
9:09AM0.90m
9:38PM1.03m
9:49AM0.94m
10:14PM1.03m
10:27AM0.98m
10:49PM1.01m
Low Tide
12:49PM0.25m
1:41AM0.32m
1:41PM0.21m
2:29AM0.26m
2:29PM0.17m
3:12AM0.20m
3:14PM0.12m
3:52AM0.15m
3:56PM0.09m
4:30AM0.10m
4:37PM0.08m
5:07AM0.07m
5:19PM0.09m
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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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