Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 15,634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 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 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the charts for Apollo Bay. There’s a big run of solid swell comin’ through, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind and conditions, so you gotta pick your moments.

The week kicks off proper on Thursday the 23rd of July with a strong SW groundswell hammerin’ in at 15ft to 16ft, period 14–15 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a massive 11,235 to 12,467 – that’s very strong stuff. Winds are offshore, WSW to W, 15–16 mph, so it’ll be clean but powerful. This is big, expert-only territory with the swell over 8ft, and the water temp is 58°, which is about normal for this time of year. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and with this long-period groundswell, the point might handle it better than the beach, but it’s still a heavy day. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but with these conditions, it’ll keep the numbers down.

Friday the 24th stays huge, 16ft SW swell, period 14–15 seconds, energy 13,626 to 16,316. Winds remain offshore and fresh, 15–16 mph. Still a full-on expert session. The best of the week is shaping up for Thursday and Friday if you’re experienced and want a serious paddle.

Saturday the 25th backs off a touch, 11ft to 13ft SW swell, period 12–13 seconds, energy 5,366 to 7,361. Winds are still offshore but moderate. Saturday afternoon is rated excellent for experienced surfers – still big but more manageable with the drop in size.

Sunday the 26th comes in at 10ft SW, period 11 seconds, energy 2,529 to 2,815. Winds shift to WNW, 9 mph, cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is still a solid size, but the period is shorter, which can make the waves a bit lumpier. For the average surfer, it’s getting there.

Monday the 27th drops right off, 4ft SW, and the energy is weak at 445 to 976. Not much to get excited about.

The standout day is Wednesday the 29th of July on the morning – 10ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, energy 3,246, but the wind is S at 12 mph, cross-shore with a chop, so it’s messy. The afternoon looks better with a light SSE breeze, 6 mph, but the swell drops to 8ft. Still, the long period means the point might hold some shape.

Now, we’ve got a gap through the 30th and 31st of July with small, weak swells, 2ft to 5ft, and not much wind support. The best of the entire run comes on Monday the 3rd of August. Early morning, there’s a glassy 8ft SW groundswell, period 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 4,435 – big, powerful, and clean with a light N breeze. This is a true standout for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 8ft and the long period (over 15 seconds) will make the beach break tricky, but the point at Apollo Bay should offer some memorable sets.

After that, the swell fades through the 4th to 7th of August, with mostly small, weak, or onshore days. The 7th of August afternoon shows a late pulse of 4ft SW with a 21-second period and offshore W wind, 9 mph, energy 1,770 – a nice little cleanup for the end of the window.

If you’re after the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful surf, point your board at Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th of July. For a slightly calmer but still punchy session, Monday the 3rd of August’s morning glass-off is a cracker. The rest is either too big, too small, or too windy, so pick your day and go for it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:37PM1.83m
6:15AM1.64m
8:47PM1.79m
6:48AM1.51m
10:02PM1.80m
7:34AM1.41m
11:14PM1.86m
9:13AM1.34m
00:12AM1.95m
10:53AM1.35m
00:56AM2.05m
12:02PM1.42m
1:30AM2.14m
Low Tide
12:28PM0.34m
1:06AM1.15m
1:12PM0.42m
2:29AM1.28m
2:07PM0.50m
4:25AM1.33m
3:17PM0.56m
6:03AM1.28m
4:30PM0.58m
6:59AM1.19m
5:31PM0.57m
7:32AM1.10m
6:22PM0.53m
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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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