A wiper apparatus is provided that reduces protrusion of a cover at a storage position of a wiper arm, and improves the appearance of the vehicle. A first link L1 between shafts 29, 30 at the lower section of a four-link mechanism L is formed by a mounting portion formed on a vehicle body. A second link L2 and a third link L3 at both ends of the first link L1 are formed by link levers 27, 28. A fourth link L4 between the end portions of the second link L2 and the third link L3 is formed by the proximal end portion of the first wiper arm 22. A cover 33 is mounted on the proximal end portion of the first wiper arm 22. One of the pair of link levers 27, 28, that is, the second link lever 28 arranged closer to the wiper blade 23 has a recess 35, which is recessed in the direction of a link shaft to prevent contact with the cover 33.