
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 24,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Apollo Bay over the next two weeks. It’s a beach and point set-up that’s fairly open to the southwest, and it’s a slow burner before things get real good.
Water temp is sitting about 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little perk for your first paddle.
We start off on Friday, July 10th, but it’s nothing special. A small 4ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period is rolling in, but the wind is just a light cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate at 574. It’s pretty marginal, so don’t get too excited for the afternoon.
Saturday the 11th is a total miss. Swell drops to 3ft in the morning and fades to 2ft in the arvo, both from the SW, but a fresh 30 km/h northerly cross-shore wind has the surface all lumpy and chopped. Combined energy falls to 310 and 257. Not worth your time.
Now, Sunday the 12th is where it starts to get interesting. Morning brings a 6ft SW swell, but it’s the fresh 30 km/h westerly offshore wind that’s got me keen. Combined energy jumps to 1118, and it’s clean. For experienced surfers, that afternoon is a standout even though it’s rated marginal here – the swell hits 12ft out of the WSW, the wind is a solid 35 km/h offshore, and the wave energy is a hefty 5607. This is big, powerful stuff. Leave the beginners on the sand.
Monday the 13th goes absolutely mental. The afternoon sees a massive 23ft WSW swell with a 15-second period and a strong offshore wind. Combined energy is an eye-watering 27078. It’s clean and powerful, but this is only for absolute pros. The swell is just too big for almost everyone.
Tuesday the 14th is the real crown jewel of this forecast, and I’m buzzing. The morning serves up an 18ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, combined energy of 19473, and a moderate 25 km/h offshore wind. Conditions are exceptional for expert surfers. It’s huge, but if you’ve got the nerve and the skill, this is the session to chase.
From Wednesday the 15th through to Friday the 17th, we settle into a really fun groove. Swell stays between 6ft and 7ft out of the SW, periods around 14-16 seconds, and the wind is light, clean, and often offshore or glassy. Thursday afternoon the 16th is a gem with glassy conditions and 6ft SW swell. Then Friday afternoon the 17th is pure gold – a calm, glassy session with a 7ft SW swell and a 17-second period, combined energy of 2364. This is excellent, clean surfing for experienced surfers.
We hit a dry spell from Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st. Swell drops to 4ft or smaller, winds turn cross-shore or freshen up, and combined energy stays under 650. There are a few clean moments, like Monday the 20th afternoon with a light offshore and 3ft WSW swell, but it’s small.
It picks back up on Wednesday the 22nd with a 6ft SW swell and clean conditions, combined energy at 993. That’s a nice return to form.
Then, looking into the second week, Thursday the 23rd of July is another standout. Morning brings an 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 5711, and a moderate offshore wind. The afternoon holds a solid 10ft SW swell with similar energy at 4528. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s big. Friday the 24th is also excellent, with a 8ft to 7ft SW swell, gentle offshore winds, and combined energy over 1700. Clean, powerful, and well worth a look.
The run winds down from Saturday the 25th with smaller, cleaner 3ft to 3ft WSW swells under light offshore winds. Combined energy drops to 605 and 481. A nice, easy finish.
All up, the top sessions are Tuesday the 14th for the big, powerful stuff, and Friday the 17th for a more manageable, glassy day. Don’t sleep on that Thursday the 23rd either – it’s a solid long-range promise.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
574 | 418 | 305 | 211 | 347 | 1118 | 3937 | 2323 | 3962 | 21805 | 22310 | 14495 | 3876 | 2686 | 1776 | 1421 | 1163 | 1289 | 1289 | 1532 | 1634 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.88m | 6:39AM1.63m | 9:50PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.57m | 10:59PM2.08m | 9:00AM1.52m | 11:59PM2.20m | 10:38AM1.55m | 00:50AM2.30m | 11:59AM1.64m | 1:35AM2.38m | 1:06PM1.76m | 2:16AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM1.31m | 1:55PM0.25m | 3:47AM1.37m | 3:04PM0.25m | 5:18AM1.33m | 4:20PM0.24m | 6:21AM1.22m | 5:30PM0.21m | 7:10AM1.07m | 6:31PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.89m | 7:26PM0.21m | 8:35AM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
574 | 418 | 305 | 211 | 347 | 1118 | 1650 | 2323 | 3962 | 5273 | 6984 | 4978 | 3876 | 2686 | 1776 | 1421 | 1163 | 1289 | 1289 | 1532 | 1634 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | SW 23 | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 |
5 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 20 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 43 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 12 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3937 | 3 | 5 | 21805 | 22310 | 14495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 39 | 196 | 288 | 524 | 524 | 599 | 389 | 571 | 559 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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