Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apollo Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apollo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has got for us.

We’re in for a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The opening few days offer some rideable waves, but the real standout action looks to be arriving mid-week and then again further down the line. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong through the whole period, so there’s always some push in the water.

The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

First up, Monday the 27th. A clean 4ft swell with 11-second period from the SW (415 combined energy). It’s a marginal call, but the board stays in the car. By Monday afternoon, things improve a little – 4ft of SW groundswell with a longer 13-second period, building the energy to 718. Light NNW winds keep the surface clean, and it’s looking like very good surf conditions are coming. A solid start.

Tuesday the 28th brings a step up in size. Morning sees 5ft SW, but here’s the catch – a 16-second period (1017 energy) with a solid 30 km/h NW cross-off wind. It’s clean, but that wind is fresh. Afternoon stays lumpy with 6ft SW and 30 km/h WNW cross-off, the energy jumps to 1547, but the onshore wind makes it a bit rough and marginal.

Now, the first genuine standout is Wednesday the 29th. Holy moly. This is big-wave territory. Morning: 15ft of SW swell, 16-second period, pumping out a massive 15660 combined energy. That’s a very strong swell. But the wind is a 40 km/h SW, straight cross-off. It’s clean, but this is only for the brave. The afternoon holds similar size at 15ft with 14-second period, 10747 energy, winds dropping slightly to 30 km/h WSW. If you’re an expert, this is your day. If you’re not, stay on the sand.

Thursday the 30th is a nice reset. Morning sees offshore WSW winds at 20 km/h, with 5ft of SW groundswell, 13-second period (1013 energy). That’s clean, tidy, and perfect for a more relaxed session at Apollo Bay. This is your best bet for a fun paddle without the drama. The afternoon drops off to 4ft, so get out early.

Friday the 31st is small but clean. 4ft SSW on Friday morning with light offshore WSW winds. Very nice conditions for a longboard. Afternoon is similar, 4ft SW, light cross-off. Good all-round.

The weekend (1st & 2nd August) looks average. Saturday sees a small 3ft SW with a 17-second period that makes it a bit weird for a beach break. Winds are light cross-shore, not ideal. Sunday picks up to 6ft SW, 16-second period, but cross-off winds are okay, not great.

Alright, looking deeper into the second week, there’s another standout. Monday the 3rd of August has a 13ft WSW swell with 14 seconds, blowing offshore at 25 km/h from the WNW. That’s a 7612 combined energy and it’s described as exceptional for experts. The afternoon drops back to 6ft, still offshore. This is your second big one, but remember, long range standouts are promising but less certain.

The rest of that week settles down. Tuesday the 4th is small and clean. Wednesday the 5th offers a very long 19-second period SW groundswell, but only 3ft to 4ft. The period is so long it’ll offer long waits between sets. Light winds will keep it tidy.

From Thursday the 6th onwards, the wind turns against us. Cross-on and onshore winds kick in, and by Friday the 7th there’s 6ft of long-period SW swell, but the easterly onshore will blow it out. Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th are cross-on with a bit of bump. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th offer some more cross-off conditions with small, clean waves, but nothing to write home about.

If you’re looking to get wet, the pick of the bunch is definitely Wednesday morning the 29th of July for the big boys, and Thursday the 30th of July for everyone wanting a clean, fun session.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SW
11
1.2
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1.4
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14
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16
1.9
SW
15
2.1
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14
4.5
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16
4.5
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14
1.6
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14
1.4
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13
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12
1.2
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17
1.3
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16
1.8
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18
1.7
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16
1.6
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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480
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906
1547
1855
10232
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1033
694
430
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427
897
2053
1529
1256
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Wind (km/h)
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10
NNW
25
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30
WNW
30
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30
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20
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High Tide
00:12AM1.95m
10:53AM1.35m
00:56AM2.05m
12:02PM1.42m
1:30AM2.14m
12:56PM1.53m
2:00AM2.20m
1:41PM1.64m
2:27AM2.23m
2:22PM1.76m
2:52AM2.22m
3:01PM1.86m
3:16AM2.17m
Low Tide
4:30PM0.58m
6:59AM1.19m
5:31PM0.57m
7:32AM1.10m
6:22PM0.53m
7:59AM0.99m
7:06PM0.50m
8:24AM0.87m
7:46PM0.49m
8:48AM0.74m
8:23PM0.50m
9:11AM0.61m
8:59PM0.53m
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Information about the Apollo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Apollo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Apollo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Apollo Bay 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 (Apollo Bay) 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 Apollo Bay 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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