
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 18,935 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here at Apollo Bay. This is a beach and point setup that’s fairly exposed to the south-west, and right now, the water’s sitting at a pretty mild 59°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s not quite as chilly as it could be.
The first real go is Friday morning, July 10th. We’ve got a 4ft south-west swell, running at a very long 15 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell, with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (714). It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds can happen here, so get in early. That long period will make for some nice, walled-up lines on the point, but it might be a bit straight for the beach section. It’s a solid beginner-plus wave, though.
Friday afternoon drops off a little with a smaller 4ft, and the wind goes cross, making it a bit bumpy and marginal. Then Saturday the 11th gets blown out with a 30 km/h northerly, so don’t bother.
The big standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. We’re talking a solid 15ft south-west swell, massive energy (13,233), with a clean offshore wind. This is for experts only – way too big for beginners. The sets will be powerful and long, but the point should handle it well. It’s a top-tier call for the experienced crew.
Sunday morning the 12th offers a 7ft, with a fresh offshore, but it’s a bit sloppy with rain showers. The energy is moderate (1,381). The following Monday and Tuesday stay big – 10ft to 12ft – with fresh offshore winds, but the quality is marginal. Wednesday the 15th eases to a nice 8ft south-south-west, clean, with a light breeze. Good for experienced surfers, not for learners.
Thursday the 16th is a beauty – glassy conditions, 4ft to 5ft, very clean, but the energy is lighter (966-1056). Then Friday the 17th sees a 6ft, 16-second swell, clean, but the wind goes cross in the arvo.
There’s a big gap of poor conditions from Saturday the 18th through to Tuesday the 21st – small, messy, or blown out. Wednesday the 22nd picks up a little with a 3ft to 4ft, long period, but the wind is moderate offshore. The last real chance is Friday morning, July 24th: 5ft south-west swell, clean, with a gentle breeze. It’s a fun, smaller day for the loggers or mid-lengths. After that, it’s flat and poor.
So, the best on offer is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th for the big-wave hunters, and Friday morning, July 10th or Thursday morning, July 16th for cleaner, more manageable waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
714 | 574 | 418 | 305 | 238 | 410 | 1381 | 4304 | 2042 | 3631 | 3760 | 17815 | 4433 | 9822 | 8165 | 2346 | 1979 | 1387 | 736 | 915 | 2018 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.88m | 6:39AM1.63m | 9:50PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.57m | 10:59PM2.08m | 9:00AM1.52m | 11:59PM2.20m | 10:38AM1.55m | 00:50AM2.30m | 11:59AM1.64m | 1:35AM2.38m | 1:06PM1.76m | 2:16AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.27m | 1:58AM1.31m | 1:55PM0.25m | 3:47AM1.37m | 3:04PM0.25m | 5:18AM1.33m | 4:20PM0.24m | 6:21AM1.22m | 5:30PM0.21m | 7:10AM1.07m | 6:31PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.89m | 7:26PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
714 | 574 | 418 | 305 | 238 | 410 | 1381 | 2103 | 2042 | 3631 | 3760 | 5550 | 4433 | 3411 | 2593 | 2346 | 1979 | 1387 | 736 | 915 | 2018 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 8 | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 17 |
2 | 5 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 49 | 158 | 136 | 1297 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | S 16 | S 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 13 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4304 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17815 | — | 9822 | 8165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 213 | 288 | 620 | 35 | 599 | 389 | 389 | 57 | 57 | 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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