Surf Forecasts:
Apache Pier surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apache Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Apache Pier is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with next to no surfable energy for days on end. The only real chance of a wave comes right at the very end, but it’s a real long shot.
The first proper recommendation we get isn’t until the morning of Sunday the 13th of September. Before that, it’s just tiny, weak, and choppy junk. From the 7th through the 12th, the energy is almost non-existent, with combined swell energy readings barely climbing above 80 (82 is the highest we see in that first week), and most of the time it’s well under 50. The wind is mostly a cross or cross-onshore breeze, making a mess of what little bump there is. You’d be better off staying home.
Finally, on the morning of Sunday the 13th, we get a tiny pulse. The swell is a pathetic 1ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a very weak 44, but the wind goes glassy. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” scoring a 1 out of 10. It’s barely a surf, but it’s the only thing on the menu. After that, it’s back to flat, choppy days with tiny, weak swells until we hit the 17th.
On Thursday the 17th of September, the afternoon shows a bit of a bump – a 3ft E swell, but with a short 5-second period. The combined energy is 56, and while the wind is a clean cross-off, the quality is still rated as “poor surf conditions.” The 21st and 22nd of September offer similar small, clean but weak swells.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The only real “highlight” is that glassy, tiny surf on the 13th, but it’s nothing to write home about. For a beginner spot like Apache Pier, the water temps are a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 85°F. But with hardly any waves, it’s more of a swimming day.
Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, this is a long, dry spell. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 50 | 85 | 127 | 116 | 88 | 62 | 115 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 28 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.09m | 7:27AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.12m | 8:24AM0.99m | 8:48PM1.13m | 9:15AM1.05m | 9:35PM1.12m | 10:02AM1.08m | 10:19PM1.09m | 10:47AM1.09m | 11:00PM1.05m | 11:30AM1.09m | 11:39PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.08m | 2:00AM0.18m | 2:08PM0.02m | 2:52AM0.09m | 3:03PM-0.02m | 3:38AM0.03m | 3:54PM-0.04m | 4:22AM-0.00m | 4:41PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:26PM0.02m | 5:43AM0.02m | 6:10PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SSE 8 | WSW 3 | S 4 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 2 | — | S 2 | S 3 |
| kJ | 50 | 85 | 127 | 116 | 88 | 62 | 115 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 691 | 622 | 589 | 424 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 610 | 227 | 66 | 701 | 360 | 282 | 1307 | 61 | 0 | 2482 | 0 |
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