
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 22 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★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m 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 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| 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, Rusty here, lookin’ at what’s cookin’ for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a ripper run of solid groundswell on the horizon, but we’re not messin’ about. This is serious, expert-only territory for the bulk of the first week, with the biggest pulses comin’ in from the southwest. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The standout by a country mile is Thursday 23 July and Friday 24 July. We’re talkin’ thick, powerful SW groundswell around 15 ft to 16 ft, with a period of 14 to 15 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, meanin’ the energy is deep and heavy – combined wave energy is huge (10722 to 16534). The wind for the Thursday and Friday mornings is a moderate offshore from the WSW to W, keepin’ it all lined up and clean. This is not a paddle-out for the faint of heart or anyone who’s not a solid charger. At 16 ft, it’s strictly experts only, and the power in the water will hum through that point and beach setup. It’s the best on offer, no contest. Expect a few crew about, as crowds are possible here.
Friday 24 afternoon still has the size and the long period (16 ft, 14-15s) but a fresher offshore breeze, so still mean but a touch more challenging to handle.
By Saturday 25, the swell drops back to 12 ft to 13 ft, still with that long 13-second period, and the wind is still offshore. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the peak energy (6813) is down a notch from the days before. Sunday the 26 is a real comedown with only 5 ft to 5 ft of SSW swell and shiftin’ winds; still clean but a shadow of what we had.
Then the surf tapers off for a few days. Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 have small, mixed-up waves, and winds are iffy. A solid blank stretch after that. Wednesday 29 the swell jumps back up to 13 ft to 16 ft but the wind goes cross-shore from the south, puttin’ chop on it. On a beach and point like Apollo Bay with that much power, I’d set the kite up for that day rather than the surfboard.
Thursday 30 the swell is still around 7 ft, but the wind is onshore, no good.
Lookin’ further out, we get a nice little block from Friday 31 July right through to Wednesday 6 August. The heights settle into a beautiful 3 ft to 6 ft range, with a long period of 15 to 17 seconds comin’ from the SW. The winds are light offshore or glassy, and the combined wave energy sits around 1000 to 2000. This is perfect, fun, cleaner groundswell. For sunrise on Monday 3 August, we get glassy conditions with a 6 ft SSW swell – that’s a gem of a session for all levels if you’re out there. It’s less certain this far out, but the signs are real promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4841 | 8055 | 9339 | 9092 | 10989 | 9994 | 7603 | 4823 | 4374 | 1005 | 563 | 423 | 368 | 369 | 643 | 839 | 1650 | 2553 | 5114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44AM1.79m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.99m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1559 | 2667 | 2509 | 5534 | 5545 | 3632 | 2609 | 1990 | 1622 | 1005 | 563 | 423 | 368 | 369 | 643 | 839 | 1650 | 2553 | 4654 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 266 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 132 | 149 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 11 |
4841 | 8055 | 9339 | 9092 | 10989 | 9994 | 7603 | 4823 | 4374 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 5114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 74 | 74 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 569 |
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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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