
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. Bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way, but there’s some real gems hidden in the next couple of weeks if you’re patient. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a 16-day window startin’ now, and the first bit of proper surf worth paddlin’ out for hits us on Saturday, 1 August at Apollo Bay. This is a beach and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s been a bit of a wait. The water’s sittin’ at 57.4°, which is about average for this time of year – no thermals needed, just a decent spring suit.
Saturday morning’s a slow starter with a 3.6 ft SW swell, but it’s got some serious grunt in the water with a combined energy of 865 – that’s moderate wave energy, and the 17-second period means it’s a proper groundswell. The wind’s light and cross from the NNE at 6 mph, so there’s a bit of a ripple on the surface, keepin’ it from being glassy. Not the best, but it’s a teaser. The real action kicks off Saturday afternoon: the swell jumps to 5.9 ft from the SW, with the energy roaring up to 2787 – that’s strong wave energy, and the wind swings to a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph, smokin’ clean. The period’s still a juicy 17 seconds. This is some good, clean surf for experienced surfers, with the long period meanin’ better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The point here should handle that groundswell nicely.
Sunday, 2 August, the swell drops a touch to 5.9 ft in the morning, but the wind’s a bit more on it from the N at 9 mph, so it’s lumpy. The energy’s still strong at 1632, but it’s not as clean. Afternoon’s a bit better with a 5.2 ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, energy at 1301, but it’s still just marginal. Monday, 3 August, brings a fresh offshore wind from the W at 19 mph in the morning, with a 4.3 ft SW swell, energy at 913 – moderate. It’s clean, but the size is down. Afternoon’s got a 3.6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph, energy at 914, and the forecast says good surf. But it’s not the standout.
Now, Tuesday, 4 August, is where the first real standout sits. Tuesday morning delivers a solid 9.8 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s more of a wind swell, but the energy is a massive 2944, strong. The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, gentle and clean. That’s a big wave, over 8.2 ft, so it’s strictly for the experts. The beach and point here will be a handful, but the point might offer some shelter. The afternoon drops to 5.9 ft, but it’s cross-off and clean.
We got a bit of a lull mid-week. Wednesday, 5 August, through Friday, 7 August, the swell dips to under 3.3 ft, with periods between 16 and 19 seconds – long
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
663 | 1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1281 | 1048 | 736 | 489 | 335 | 2365 | 602 | 393 | 299 | 328 | 293 | 248 | 295 | 951 | 773 | 882 | 1118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 2:22PM1.76m | 2:52AM2.22m | 3:01PM1.86m | 3:16AM2.17m | 3:40PM1.94m | 3:40AM2.10m | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 6:41PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.61m | 8:59PM0.53m | 9:36AM0.48m | 9:35PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.69m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 11:37AM0.15m | 00:09AM1.14m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | S 7 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
663 | 1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1281 | 1048 | 736 | 489 | 335 | 361 | 82 | 393 | 99 | 93 | 293 | 248 | 295 | 951 | 773 | 882 | 1118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | NE 4 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | S 6 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 5 |
202 | 905 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 177 | 222 | 51 | 59 | 142 | 32 | 198 | 328 | 122 | 63 | 186 | 11 | 529 | 476 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 52 | 154 | 159 | 284 | 150 | 299 | 160 | 43 | 21 | 21 | — | 7 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 7 | — | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 151 | — | 2365 | 602 | 343 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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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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