
Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run ahead. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, wind-affected surf that’s barely worth paddling out for. The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Friday, July 10th, but even that is only just hanging on.
Right now and through to the end of next week, it’s a story of weak, short-period swell. The water is sitting at a warm 84°F and is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. For the first few days, waves are tiny – around 1 ft to 1 ft – with light to moderate cross-onshore breezes making a mess of things. There’s zero energy to work with, and the combined swell energy is barely registering (21). It’s a write-off.
We move through the weekend of the 5th and 6th, and it’s still lean. The swell bumps up slightly to 3 ft on Monday morning, but it’s a short period (6 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. The water stays warm and the energy is still weak (55). Not worth getting excited about.
The pattern of small, grotty surf continues through the middle of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday (7th and 8th) offer a brief window of cleaner conditions with some cross-offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy just isn’t there. One morning on Wednesday the 8th, you get a glassy moment with light cross-offshore wind, but it’s on a tiny 2 ft swell – you’d be better off on a foamie if you’re desperate.
The one standout, and I mean the *only* one, is the morning of Friday, July 10th at Apache Pier. We see a jump to 4 ft of SSW groundswell, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 237 – finally, some proper push! The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. This is the best on offer, but don’t expect perfection for a beginner; at 4 ft, it’s a bit much for some learners, but for everyone else, it’s the only real session of the run. The dominant swell direction is close to optimum from SSE, so it should wrap in okay.
After that little tease, it’s back to the doldrums. The weekend of the 11th and 12th sees small, clean-ish waves in the morning but with weak energy (50-64). The combined swell energy is moderate at best. Then from Sunday the 13th onward, we’re back to tiny, weak surf with a messy mix of onshore winds and stormy afternoons. The rest of the 16-day window is a total blank – nothing more than 3 ft and almost always with crummy wind.
If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon winds on the 6th and 7th (fresh cross-onshore) might be more your speed than paddling into the slop. As for us surfers… it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 48 | 61 | 69 | 48 | 71 | 77 | 22 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 40 | 112 | 145 | 134 | 149 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:34PM0.81m | 00:53AM0.91m | 1:20PM0.84m | 1:34AM0.88m | 2:11PM0.87m | 2:22AM0.85m | 3:08PM0.90m | 3:18AM0.82m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:21AM0.79m | 5:14PM0.98m | 5:30AM0.78m | 6:20PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.15m | 8:00AM0.09m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:01PM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | — | — |
21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 48 | 6 | 7 | 48 | 13 | 69 | 22 | 23 | 39 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 92 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | — | 27 | 12 | 40 | 10 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | — | 61 | 69 | — | 71 | 77 | — | 38 | — | — | 40 | 112 | 145 | 134 | 149 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 678 | 678 | 512 | 829 | 954 | 282 | 282 | 2170 | 365 | 130 | 551 | 417 | 66 | 669 | 278 | 99 | 2059 | 392 | 82 | 622 | 343 |
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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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