Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
29.6° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. I'm looking at Apache Pier, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer if you're chasing waves. There's a long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for, especially from now through the end of July. The first hint of anything that's not "poor" shows up on the morning of Thursday, July 30th, but even that's a struggle.

Let's break it down. The forecast is dominated by tiny, weak swell – mostly from the southeast and south, with periods barely crawling above 6 to 8 seconds. That's short-period, windswell junk. The combined swell energy is low, mostly in the 20s and 30s, sometimes hitting the 40s or 50s (weak energy). Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

Thursday, July 30th, we finally get a morning that's "surfable but very ordinary." The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the south, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 50 (weak). The wind is light from the west-southwest, which is cross-offshore and will keep the surface clean. It's not good, but it's the best we've seen in a while. The crowd factor at Apache Pier is "often," so you'll have company for the scraps.

The next real glimpse of something better comes on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is glassy, with a light northeast breeze. The swell is still small, 3 ft from the south-southeast, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 63 (weak). It's still "surfable but very ordinary." It's a beginner-friendly wave, but only if you're content with tiny, weak rollers.

The swell ticks up slightly on Saturday, August 8th, with a 4 ft south-southwest swell, but the period is a dismal 6 seconds. The combined energy finally cracks triple digits at 111 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is from the south-southwest, putting it onshore and choppy. It's a mess.

Honestly, there's no standout session here. The best on offer is the glassy mornings of August 3rd or maybe August 7th, but those are just for small-wave fun. For expert surfers, there's nothing to get excited about. For the kitesurfing crew, the onshore winds and choppy conditions on several afternoons might look more interesting than paddling. This is a classic flat spell for the area. It won't stay poor forever, and forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
36
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26
9
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26
61
Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
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25
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High Tide
5:42AM0.73m
6:33PM0.92m
6:35AM0.73m
7:23PM0.94m
7:26AM0.74m
8:09PM0.97m
8:13AM0.76m
8:52PM0.99m
8:57AM0.78m
9:32PM1.01m
9:37AM0.81m
10:09PM1.01m
Low Tide
00:30AM0.30m
12:30PM0.17m
1:24AM0.28m
1:22PM0.15m
2:14AM0.24m
2:10PM0.13m
3:00AM0.20m
2:56PM0.10m
3:43AM0.16m
3:39PM0.08m
4:24AM0.12m
4:20PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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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.

Apache Pier is 18 km (11 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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