Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Issued: 9 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 22,653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
8
7
7
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
WSW
10
1.4
SW
13
7
WSW
16
4.5
SW
16
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
238
153
176
215
281
212
173
732
22653
9410
10360
6177
3057
3549
8169
7512
4242
2147
1435
863
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
W
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
35
NW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
40
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
E
5
NE
5
SSE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:13PM1.47m
1:44AM2.25m
12:59PM1.52m
2:17AM2.29m
1:42PM1.57m
2:47AM2.30m
2:24PM1.61m
3:16AM2.27m
3:05PM1.65m
3:44AM2.21m
3:48PM1.68m
4:10AM2.12m
4:33PM1.72m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.42m
8:13AM1.01m
7:13PM0.40m
8:44AM0.94m
7:51PM0.40m
9:13AM0.86m
8:28PM0.43m
9:41AM0.77m
9:04PM0.48m
10:09AM0.68m
9:42PM0.57m
10:37AM0.58m
10:20PM0.68m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
8
1
1
9
6
16
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
16
16
12
12
11
10
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
9
10
9
9
Feels °C
14
13
10
12
12
8
6
5
1
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
WSW
10
1.4
SW
13
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
245
238
153
176
215
281
212
173
732
4588
4915
3026
2130
1859
3549
8169
7512
4242
2147
1435
863
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
WSW
11
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
W
10
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
4
4
9
14
22
16
50
118
491
165
190
147
81
34
15
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
W
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
E
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SW
12
0.7
W
13
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
4
4
2
11
6
30
4
54
176
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
2
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
7
WSW
16
4.5
SW
16
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
Energy kJ
12
1
1
8
1
5
1
5
22653
9410
10360
6177
3057
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
1
3
4
5
9
4
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
18
18
202
288
288
564
535
587
57
0
599
528
228
129
19
0
99
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
7
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
8
4
7
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
9
5
9
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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.

Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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