
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,085 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods for Apollo Bay.
This 16-day window is a real mixed bag, so we’ve gotta be patient. The first week or so is a bit of a slow burn, but the second half of the period has some serious potential, though we’re talking long-range stuff so don’t lock it in just yet.
The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.
The initial run of surf is okay but not firing. Saturday afternoon gets things going with a solid 6ft SW groundswell packing a lot of energy (2787). The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, so the conditions are clean. This is one for the experienced crew, though, as it’s a bit much for beginners. Sunday morning the swell holds but the wind swings northerly and gets a bit cross, making it a bit lumpy. We then get a bit of a lull in the middle of the week, with smaller waves around the 2ft to 3ft mark and a long period, but the energy is pretty weak (315-481). The highlight of that quiet period is Friday morning, the 7th, with a glassy 4ft SW groundswell and no wind at all – that’s gonna be clean and fun for a paddle.
Then we hit a bit of a dead zone. From Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 10th morning, the wind is up and the quality drops, with some days scoring zero. There’s a few days of poor to marginal conditions.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th afternoon sees a massive jump. We’re looking at a 15ft WSW groundswell with a whopping 14146 energy reading. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW, so it’s going to be a powerful, clean wall. At that size, it’s only for the experts. The 12th also has a 15ft WSW swell in the afternoon, again with clean cross-off wind, but it’s a shorter period which might make it a bit lumpy. The 13th is the standout for the big wave chargers: an 18ft WSW groundswell on Thursday morning, with a long period and clean conditions. The energy is off the charts at 18308. This is serious, big-wave territory. The following days remain big, with 10ft to 15ft swells continuing through to the 16th, but the wind gets strong and from the NW, which could put a bit of chop on the surface.
If you’re a beginner, you’re looking at the small window around the 5th and 6th, or maybe the glassy Friday morning on the 7th. For the experienced crew, the best bet is the 10th afternoon onwards, but the absolute standout looks to be the morning of the 13th with that huge, clean groundswell. Just remember, we’re in the second week so treat that as a promising but not certain call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1281 | 949 | 659 | 681 | 346 | 1427 | 1111 | 393 | 299 | 325 | 290 | 248 | 284 | 799 | 793 | 635 | 1145 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:52AM2.22m | 3:01PM1.86m | 3:16AM2.17m | 3:40PM1.94m | 3:40AM2.10m | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 6:41PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.61m | 8:59PM0.53m | 9:36AM0.48m | 9:35PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.69m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 11:37AM0.15m | 00:09AM1.14m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1281 | 949 | 659 | 623 | 346 | 463 | 212 | 393 | 103 | 78 | 290 | 248 | 284 | 799 | 793 | 614 | 1145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | NE 4 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — |
905 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 177 | 222 | 295 | 64 | 77 | 53 | 200 | 238 | 146 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 450 | 635 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 19 | — | SSE 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 192 | 161 | 229 | 150 | 299 | 325 | 46 | 36 | 133 | — | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 10 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 681 | — | 1427 | 1111 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 |
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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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