
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 19,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up for Apollo Bay (Apollo Bay) over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
We’ve got a pretty good run of surf ahead, but it’s not all plain sailing. The week starts off with some real promise. Tuesday morning is the standout early call: clean, glassy conditions with a nice 4ft SW groundswell, a very long 17 second period, and moderate wave energy (782). This is the kind of morning you don't want to sleep in for. Glassy offshores and a clean setup – it’ll be worth the early alarm. Apollo Bay is fairly exposed to this SW swell, so it should wrap in nicely.
Through Wednesday, the swell builds but the wind gets a bit tricky. By Wednesday morning we’re seeing 5ft SW swell with a long 18 second period and strong energy (2150), but onshore breezes will mess with the surface. Not the best for a clean session. Wednesday afternoon gets bigger at 7ft SW, but same story with the onshore wind.
Thursday morning swings back into the good books – glassy again, 4ft SW, a long 15 second period, and clean conditions. Another solid session for those who can get out. Friday also looks tidy with clean, cross-off winds and waist-to-chest high+ SW swell in the 4ft to 4ft range.
Then Saturday and Sunday get a bit wild. Saturday morning drops right off with only 3ft and a fresh 30 km/h northerly – not worth it. But Sunday afternoon… hold onto your board. A massive 20ft WSW swell hits, with very strong energy (14699) and a strong offshore wind. This is expert territory only – the size alone makes it too big for most. Monday continues the theme with 20ft to 21ft SW groundswell and clean, strong offshores, but again, this is for the brave and experienced only.
Tuesday the 14th calms down a bit to a still-chunky 10ft SW with moderate offshore wind – excellent for experienced surfers, but still well over the 8ft mark. Wednesday and Thursday see the size drop into the 5ft to 10ft range with clean conditions and lighter winds, offering more manageable waves for a broader crew.
From there, through to the end of the month, the swell hangs around in the 4ft to 10ft range, but the wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping things clean. The standout in the second week looks to be Tuesday the 21st, with 10ft SW groundswell and a very long 18 second period, clean and cross-off. That’s a promising call, though being more than a week out, it’s a case of keeping an eye on it.
Best on offer: Without a doubt, Tuesday morning (7th of July) is the pick of the litter – glassy, clean, waist-to-chest high groundswell with that lovely long period. For those who can handle bigger, the early part of the following week (Monday 13th to Tuesday 14th) will offer some proper, powerful, offshore-raked waves, but that’s strictly for the experienced crew. The sweet spot for most is later in the second week, around Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, where it’s clean, smaller, and far more user-friendly.
Stay stoked, and don’t forget your wettie.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1230 | 714 | 657 | 482 | 301 | 641 | 865 | 1863 | 12142 | 12879 | 17652 | 19433 | 5899 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:22PM1.75m | 5:01AM1.90m | 6:17PM1.79m | 5:28AM1.80m | 7:21PM1.83m | 5:59AM1.71m | 8:35PM1.88m | 6:39AM1.63m | 9:50PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.57m | 10:59PM2.08m | 9:00AM1.52m | 11:59PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.48m | 11:02PM0.83m | 11:38AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.99m | 12:15PM0.32m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:00PM0.27m | 1:58AM1.31m | 1:55PM0.25m | 3:47AM1.37m | 3:04PM0.25m | 5:18AM1.33m | 4:20PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1230 | 714 | 657 | 482 | 301 | 208 | 865 | 1863 | 2557 | 3487 | 5535 | 5973 | 5899 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 4 | SW 22 | SW 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 19 | — |
171 | 3 | 174 | 466 | — | — | 13 | 234 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 369 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 16 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | N 3 | W 9 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — |
— | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 641 | 10 | 7 | 12142 | 12879 | 17652 | 19433 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 389 | 35 | 389 | 571 | 868 | 35 | 559 | 535 | 57 |
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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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