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Apache Pier Surf Forecast
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Apache Pier surfForecast / Carolina South / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apache Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Apache Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 4AM. 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 0.3m 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 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apache Pier over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 30 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 68 | 162 | 107 | 74 | 74 | 61 | 32 | 12 | 45 | 135 | 155 | 92 | 79 | 112 | 44 | 30 | 47 | 53 | 121 | 155 | 331 | 110 | 107 | 118 | 82 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.77 | 1:28PM 0.85 | 2:06AM 0.77 | 2:14PM 0.81 | 2:58AM 0.77 | 3:02PM 0.77 | 3:50AM 0.79 | 3:53PM 0.75 | 4:42AM 0.82 | 4:45PM 0.73 | 5:33AM 0.85 | 5:37PM 0.73 | 6:21AM 0.89 | 6:26PM 0.73 | 7:08AM 0.93 | 7:13PM 0.74 | 7:53AM 0.96 | 7:58PM 0.76 | 8:37AM 0.99 | 8:41PM 0.77 | 9:19AM 1.01 | 9:21PM 0.80 | 9:58AM 1.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:46AM 0.18 | 8:22PM 0.19 | 8:39AM 0.24 | 9:10PM 0.21 | 9:35AM 0.27 | 9:59PM 0.21 | 10:33AM 0.28 | 10:50PM 0.19 | 11:31AM 0.27 | 11:40PM 0.17 | 12:25PM 0.23 | 12:29AM 0.13 | 1:16PM 0.18 | 1:17AM 0.09 | 2:04PM 0.13 | 2:02AM 0.04 | 2:50PM 0.09 | 2:45AM 0.00 | 3:34PM 0.06 | 3:28AM -0.04 | 4:17PM 0.03 | 4:08AM -0.07 | 4:55PM 0.00 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 4 | 4 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Fri night, min -1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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