Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking for a surf this fortnight at Apache Pier, you’re gonna be waitin’ a long while. The whole 16-day window is a pretty grim run for any kind of decent wave. The water is running warm, about 84°, which is a touch toastier than the usual for this time of year. But honestly, you’ll be standing on the sand more than you’ll be riding.
The first real chance to even get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. We’ve got a tiny SSE swell, barely 2ft, with a real short period of 5 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is a weak 48, so don’t expect much push. It’s just about surfable, but it’s ordinary.
Things stay flat and messy for days after that. The next tiny flicker of hope shows up on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. Again, a knee-high 1ft groundswell from the SE, but with a longer period of 9 seconds. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. Combined energy is still only 44 – weak. Hardly worth the paddle out.
We get another little bump on Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August. Swell still tiny at 1ft from the SE, period around 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making it clean. Combined energy is 60. Still pretty lifeless.
The best of the worst appears on Friday morning, the 21st of August. A small S swell of 3ft, with a period of 6 seconds, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. Combined energy is 66. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for every bit of it.
As we get into the second week, the swell tries to pick up a bit around Saturday the 22nd, with a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is still just 6 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs into the moderate range at 198, which is something. But the wind is light cross-shore, creating small ripples. It’s still going to be choppy and messy for the afternoon when the wind picks up. By Sunday the 23rd, we’re looking at 4ft SSW swell, but with a moderate cross-shore and a risk of thunderstorms, it’s going to be a washout again.
Truth is, there’s no standout day here. The swell is too small, the periods are too short, and the wind is never truly favorable for long. Even the slightly bigger energy on the 22nd is let down by the wind and the short period. This is a long stretch of poor surf. For now, the best recommendation is to leave the board at home and check the forecasts again. For a beginner spot, this is just too inconsistent to bother with.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 36 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 41 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 43 | 37 | 44 | 23 | 16 | 28 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.08m | 7:36AM0.85m | 8:12PM1.12m | 8:36AM0.91m | 9:07PM1.15m | 9:32AM0.96m | 9:57PM1.15m | 10:24AM1.00m | 10:45PM1.12m | 11:14AM1.02m | 11:30PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.02m | 00:13AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM-0.00m | 2:16AM0.14m | 2:20PM-0.06m | 3:12AM0.06m | 3:16PM-0.11m | 4:02AM-0.01m | 4:10PM-0.13m | 4:50AM-0.05m | 5:00PM-0.12m | 5:34AM-0.06m | 5:49PM-0.07m | 6:17AM-0.05m | 6:36PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 44 | 23 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | NE 3 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 23 | — | 23 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 41 | — | 13 | 35 | 43 | 37 | — | 2 | 11 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 790 | 461 | 461 | 813 | 564 | 66 | 883 | 0 | 0 | 2053 | 0 | 66 | 392 | 1225 | 324 | 130 | 0 | 130 | 769 | 227 |
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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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