
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 15,847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a cracking 16-day window on the cards for Apollo Bay, so let’s get into it.
The first proper surfable swell hits us on Wednesday the 22nd of July. It’s not a world-beater to start with – a modest 3ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the WNW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises. It’s a clean, honest start.
Things go ballistic on Thursday the 23rd. That SW groundswell jacks up to 15ft in the morning, with a 14-second period, and the offshore wind is howling. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 16ft SW swell and a combined wave energy reading of 12,951. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. It’s too big for beginners. The offshore wind keeps it clean, but this is a serious session.
Friday the 24th is the absolute standout. The swell holds at a solid 16ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is a massive 15,507. The offshore wind is fresh from the WNW, but it’s strong. This is a proper groundswell event. That long period means it’ll be a bit wonky on the beach, but on the point at Apollo Bay, it’s going to be a dream. Clean, powerful, and a true test of skill. The crowds are likely to be there for this one, but for good reason.
Saturday the 25th is still pumping, with 13ft and 12ft SW swell, but the wind is a bit more aggressive. The energy is still massive, but it’s a step down in quality from Friday.
The surf drops off through Sunday and Monday, getting smaller and more relaxed. A nice, clean 3ft to 5ft SW swell with gentle winds. Perfect for the beginner-plus crowd.
Then, on Tuesday the 28th, we get a gift. The swell is back up to 12ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but the wind is completely glassy in the morning. The combined energy is 7,011. It’s an exceptional session for those who know what they’re doing, but the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon, so make the most of the morning.
After that, we get a long run of small, onshore, and messy conditions. The swell is there, but the wind is all wrong. It’s a bit of a downer for about a week, with only tiny, weak swells and poor quality.
The very end of the window, on Saturday the 1st of August, offers a blink of hope. Another glassy morning with 4ft of clean SW groundswell. It’s small, but it’s beautiful. The pattern then turns to cross-shore winds and small, weak swell, so don’t get your hopes up for the tail end.
Overall, the big winner is Friday the 24th of July. That 16ft, 15-second groundswell with offshore wind is as good as it gets. Tuesday the 28th is a close second for that glassy morning session. Everything else is a supporting act.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
149 | 175 | 2067 | 4841 | 8055 | 9884 | 9407 | 10522 | 9595 | 7364 | 5159 | 3482 | 821 | 493 | 347 | 212 | 272 | 268 | 4179 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:12AM1.95m | 6:35PM1.90m | 5:44AM1.79m | 7:37PM1.83m | 6:15AM1.64m | 8:47PM1.79m | 6:48AM1.51m | 10:02PM1.80m | 7:34AM1.41m | 11:14PM1.86m | 9:13AM1.34m | 00:12AM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM0.82m | 11:48AM0.28m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:28PM0.34m | 1:06AM1.15m | 1:12PM0.42m | 2:29AM1.28m | 2:07PM0.50m | 4:25AM1.33m | 3:17PM0.56m | 6:03AM1.28m | 4:30PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
127 | 175 | 363 | 1657 | 2509 | 2801 | 5884 | 4985 | 3632 | 2571 | 1799 | 1547 | 821 | 493 | 347 | 212 | 272 | 268 | 2178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 7 | E 10 | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — |
149 | 20 | 2 | — | — | 266 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 15 | 39 | 78 | 155 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | S 9 | SSW 19 | — |
2 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 6 | 37 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | SW 13 |
— | 1 | 2067 | 4841 | 8055 | 9884 | 9407 | 10522 | 9595 | 7364 | 5159 | 3482 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4179 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 559 | 74 | 35 | 582 | 74 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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