
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern starts off with some clean, rideable waves on offer, then builds into some proper juice, before settling back down. There’s a real standout window later on that’s going to be worth putting a pin in.
We kick things off Tuesday July 7th. The morning is looking very inviting with a 4ft SW groundswell rolling in at a solid 17 seconds. The wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (782). Water temp feels about average for this time of year. This is good, clean surfing for the beginner-to-intermediate crew.
We then hit a patch of onshore winds from Wednesday through to the end of the week. The swell is actually building, hitting 5ft to 7ft, but that E wind puts a crumble on it. Not the best.
Now, hold on for Friday July 10th. The morning sees a clean, 4ft SW swell (15 seconds) with a cross-off breeze from the NNW. The wave energy is moderate (733). This is a solid, clean option for a Friday morning paddle.
Things go a bit wild on Saturday July 11th – strong winds blow through, dropping the wave height, so it’s a write-off.
Sunday July 12th shows the swell lifting again, hitting 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but it’s windy as anything. The afternoon has a fresh offshore, but the 8ft swell is right at that upper limit for most.
Now, the big dog arrives on Monday July 13th. We’ve got a massive 23ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The wave energy is extremely strong (29117). The wind is fresh offshore from the W. But this is just too big for Apollo Bay. It’s a pass for paddling.
The next proper highlight comes on Wednesday July 15th. The afternoon session sees a solid 7ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW. Wave energy is moderate (1888). This is a powerful, clean wave for experienced surfers.
Thursday July 16th brings a clean, 6ft SW swell in the morning with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is moderate (1083). Very good conditions for a mid-week paddle.
Towards the end of the second week, there’s a proper standout. Look at Monday July 20th. The afternoon session is a monster: a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the SW, and the wave energy is strong (11923). This is an exceptional setup for expert surfers only. It’s huge and powerful.
Tuesday July 21st also offers great waves with an 8ft SSW swell in the morning and a 7ft clean, glassy condition in the afternoon. Both sessions are for experienced surfers.
So, for the best on offer: Tuesday morning July 7th for a clean, gentle start, and definitely circle Monday afternoon July 20th for the big, clean, expert-level session.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
472 | 611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1245 | 733 | 657 | 489 | 407 | 183 | 2838 | 970 | 2936 | 9144 | 21821 | 17855 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:35AM2.01m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.68m | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
472 | 611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1245 | 733 | 657 | 489 | 407 | 148 | 840 | 970 | 2936 | 5377 | 7277 | 6315 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSW 12 | ESE 4 | SW 22 | SW 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | SW 20 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 8 | WSW 14 | — | S 13 | SW 24 | — | S 15 | — |
10 | 171 | 3 | 174 | 528 | — | — | 27 | 241 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 183 | — | 3 | 22 | — | 19 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | ESE 4 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
130 | 4 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | WSW 10 | NW 3 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2838 | 2 | 12 | 9144 | 21821 | 17855 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 389 | 0 | 19 | 389 | 599 | 559 | 74 | 74 |
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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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