Apache Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.79° N 78.73° W

Apache Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apache Pier sea temperature is
27.9°C
0.1° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet run for the next couple of weeks, so don’t get your hopes up just yet.

Right off the bat, the first bit of surf that’s even worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until the morning of the 15th of September. That’s a solid two-week gap with nothing but poor conditions and tiny waves. Up until then, it’s all small, messy, and cross-onshore, with the combined energy barely cracking 30 or 40. Not a lot to work with.

The standout moment in this whole outlook is the morning of Tuesday, the 15th of September, at Apache Pier. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, so the faces will be clean. Swell is tiny – only 3ft – coming from the east with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 72. It’s surfable, but the water temp is about average for this time of year at 82°. This is a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so the small size won’t scare anyone off. Crowds are often here, so you might have company.

After that, the rest of the 16th of September is a bit of a letdown. The morning of the 16th is clean with cross-off winds, but the swell is only 2ft to 3ft. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. The energy stays weak, and the winds pick up in the afternoon. Honestly, for the size and quality on offer, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the 15th of September morning is your window. Everything else is a write-off. Stay patient, and check back in a week. The forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:49AM0.90m
1:28PM1.04m
1:42AM0.86m
2:29PM1.03m
2:46AM0.82m
3:37PM1.02m
3:59AM0.80m
4:48PM1.03m
5:14AM0.82m
5:57PM1.05m
6:24AM0.87m
7:00PM1.09m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.20m
7:47AM0.08m
8:28PM0.27m
8:39AM0.12m
9:32PM0.32m
9:41AM0.15m
10:42PM0.35m
10:51AM0.16m
11:54PM0.33m
12:02PM0.13m
1:01AM0.26m
1:08PM0.08m
2:00AM0.18m
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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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