Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.8° 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,655 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 14s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here again, giving you the rundown in feet. Apollo Bay has some mixed signals, but there are a couple of absolute gems if you can work around the weather. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The opening days are a bit grim. Saturday the 4th is pumping a massive 13-foot SW groundswell, but with that cross-off wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, energy-filled mess (6958 on the energy scale). Not worth it unless you really love a fight. Sunday morning is a no-go.

Monday the 6th is where we get our first real taste of glory. The swell settles to a nice 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the trump card – the ocean will be smooth as silk. The combined energy (1244) is moderate, but those 14-second periods will give the waves some serious push and shape. Monday afternoon is just as good with clean 5-foot surf. This is your prime session this week.

Tuesday the 7th keeps the fun going with glassy 4-foot waves in the morning, easing off in the afternoon with a cross-off breeze and 4-foot surf.

Now, mark your calendar for Monday the 13th. This is a beast. We’ve got a massive 18-foot SW groundswell backed by a fresh offshore breeze. The combined energy levels are absolutely through the roof (16597 to 19077). This is a serious, expert-only groundswell. It will work best on the point or reef to handle that long period. Long-range, so stay tuned, but it has the potential to be an all-timer.

Following that, Tuesday the 14th is still a big day for the experienced folks with 10-foot SSW swell and moderate offshores (3835 energy). Wednesday the 15th also offers clean, sizable waves for those who know what they’re doing.

From the 16th it starts to fade with smaller swell and onshore breezes, so get your sessions in early in the week.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
3
0
2
0
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
WSW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8376
5222
4311
5507
6486
4643
2563
1244
862
472
603
897
773
1702
2499
1571
1028
677
886
566
536
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
NE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
3:16AM2.27m
3:05PM1.65m
3:44AM2.21m
3:48PM1.68m
4:10AM2.12m
4:33PM1.72m
4:35AM2.01m
5:22PM1.75m
5:01AM1.90m
6:17PM1.79m
5:28AM1.80m
7:21PM1.83m
5:59AM1.71m
Low Tide
9:41AM0.77m
9:04PM0.48m
10:09AM0.68m
9:42PM0.57m
10:37AM0.58m
10:20PM0.68m
11:06AM0.48m
11:02PM0.83m
11:38AM0.39m
11:47PM0.99m
12:15PM0.32m
00:42AM1.16m
1:00PM0.27m
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:17
 mm
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
11
10
10
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
12
12
11
12
13
Feels °C
6
7
6
6
6
5
4
11
11
10
10
10
11
10
10
9
8
8
7
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
2606
1736
1944
5507
6486
4643
2563
1244
862
472
603
897
773
1702
2499
1571
1028
677
886
566
536
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.8
SSW
12
0.4
SW
22
1
SW
14
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SW
19
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
Energy kJ
4
47
129
79
47
23
4
177
123
407
30
6
219
10
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
S
8
0.1
SE
16
0.5
ESE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
87
2
12
10
12
4
3
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
WSW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
1.2
E
6
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
8376
5222
4311
89
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
2
3
5
3
6
3
3
2
3
3
3
7
7
4
4
4
5
2
2
Distance (km)
0
57
582
528
129
226
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
57
0
19
19
19
18
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
9
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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