Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay. The next 16 days have got some serious size on the way, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The water’s sittin’ at 57.9°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothin’ to worry about there.
First proper action kicks off Sunday the 26th of July. The morning session is for the experienced crew only – we’re talkin’ a solid 8.2ft SW swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph. That’s clean, and the combined energy is pumping at 2010 – that’s strong. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and with that size it’s gonna be a handful for anyone not comfortable in overhead waves. The afternoon drops back to 4.3ft from the SSW, still offshore but lighter at 9 mph, and the energy drops to 401. It’s a gentler wave, but still good fun.
Monday the 27th keeps it mellow. Morning has 3.6ft SW swell with a 11-second period, cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph, and energy at 415 – clean, but nothin’ to write home about. The afternoon bumps up to 4.3ft with a longer 13-second period, pushing energy to 767. Still clean, but the conditions are a bit touch-and-go.
Tuesday the 28th sees the wind pick up to 16 mph from the NNW, cross-off, with 4.3ft SW swell and a 14-second period. Energy sits at 741, but the stronger breeze puts a bit of chop on the surface. The afternoon gets interesting though – 5.9ft SW swell with a 15-second period, offshore from the west at 22 mph, and energy jumps to 1407. That’s a fresh offshore breeze, so the waves will be clean, but that wind strength is pushin’ it for perfect lines.
Wednesday the 29th is where things get big. The morning has 7.5ft SW swell with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell – and cross-off wind from the SW at 22 mph. Energy is a massive 3305. It’s big, but the wind is off, so the point at Apollo Bay could handle it. The afternoon goes bonkers: 13.1ft SW swell, 15-second period, wind still cross-off from the SW at 16 mph, and energy hits 9887. That’s very strong, and only for experts. The period is still long, so the point will be the go, but it’s gonna be a beast.
Thursday the 30th eases a bit. The morning has
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1456 | 375 | 341 | 283 | 529 | 833 | 612 | 1326 | 1896 | 2578 | 6216 | 5474 | 628 | 2636 | 702 | 545 | 429 | 376 | 423 | 1039 | 1215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:14PM1.86m | 9:13AM1.34m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.56m | 6:03AM1.28m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 543 | 375 | 341 | 283 | 529 | 833 | 612 | 1326 | 1881 | 2578 | 3671 | 374 | 628 | 423 | 702 | 545 | 429 | 376 | 209 | 1039 | 1215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 16 | WSW 12 | W 16 | S 14 | — | — | SW 14 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 26 | 39 | 132 | 238 | 19 | 125 | 81 | 4 | — | — | 965 | 220 | 151 | 21 | 72 | 186 | 203 | 423 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | W 11 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1456 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1896 | 727 | 6216 | 5474 | — | 2636 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 187 | 396 | 277 | 352 | 182 | 33 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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