Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,616 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead. The immediate outlook is a bit messy, but there’s a standout window of really clean, solid surf coming up if you’re patient. Things start off tricky with a big swell and strong winds, but the quality improves as we move through the week.

The first action comes Tuesday the 28th, but it’s not a classic. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, but a fresh NNW breeze is making it cross-off and a bit messy. The combined energy is already strong (1261). It’s marginal.

Wednesday the 29th is a beast, but not for the faint-hearted. The swell jumps up to 16 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive (17562). That’s expert-only territory. The wind is howling from the SW at 25 mph, so it’s cross-off and bumpy. This setup is more likely to appeal to the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

The real magic starts to show itself on Thursday the 30th. The swell drops to a very manageable 5 ft from the SSW, but it’s the wind that’s the star. A gentle offshore breeze from the W at 9 mph is forecast, cleaning it right up. The energy is moderate (1048). This is a really good morning. Then Thursday afternoon, the swell pushes to 8 ft from the SW with a 13-second period (moderate energy 3099), and a moderate offshore wind keeps it lined up. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday the 31st settles right down. Light winds, 4 ft SW swell, with a 12-second period. Clean, but the energy is light (533). Good for a beginner-plus session.

Then we hit the first true standout. Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has a 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, clean with a light wind. The energy is moderate (1178). The afternoon is the pick of the whole run so far: 7 ft SW swell with an 18-second period, clean and a gentle breeze. The energy is strong (3520). This is going to be long, clean lines. Get on it.

Sunday the 2nd sees a bit of a reset. A 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, making it cross-off and marginal again.

Monday the 3rd offers a 8 ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, which will introduce some chop. Not the best.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a mixed bag. Tuesday is poor with onshore wind. Wednesday the 5th is a highlight for the small-wave crew. The swell is only 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, but the wind is glassy. That’s rare. The 17-second period on the afternoon session will make for some beautiful, long lines on the point. Minimal energy (785-1076).

The end of the week into the next weekend is all small, clean, and cruisy. The 6th, 7th, and 8th all have small SW swell, with glassy conditions on the 6th. The 7th is tiny with a 1 ft swell, so don’t bother.

The 8th of August sees a spike in size again, with a 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell, long period (18-19 seconds), and strong energy (2040-2332), but the wind is cross-off.

The 9th of August is a nice, clean, small day again. 4 ft SW, 16-second period, light winds. Good for a fun session.

The whole second week, from the 10th onward, is looking small and inconsistent. The 10th is poor, the 11th has small, clean 4 ft WSW swell, and the 12th of August is a massive outlier. The morning is an 8 ft WSW swell, but the afternoon is a monster: 21 ft from the WSW with a 15-second period. The energy is enormous (22293). The forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s the big one, but it’ll be a washing machine. Only for the absolute top-tier experts on a big day.

Water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year.

The big standout is Saturday the 1st of August. The combination of size, period, and clean conditions is hard to beat. Thursday the 30th is a close second for the afternoon session. The glassy conditions on Wednesday the 5th are a real treat for a small-wave board.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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16
1.9
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14
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16
4
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15
1.8
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14
1
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14
2.5
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13
1.4
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12
1.3
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12
1.2
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12
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12
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2.1
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18
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17
1.8
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16
1.6
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14
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
906
1547
2570
11356
7322
1238
386
2382
637
488
421
373
1172
2615
2790
1591
1384
1020
2265
757
598
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
30
WNW
40
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40
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
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20
WSW
10
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10
W
10
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10
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10
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15
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25
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30
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
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15
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High Tide
10:53AM1.35m
00:56AM2.05m
12:02PM1.42m
1:30AM2.14m
12:56PM1.53m
2:00AM2.20m
1:41PM1.64m
2:27AM2.23m
2:22PM1.76m
2:52AM2.22m
3:01PM1.86m
3:16AM2.17m
3:40PM1.94m
3:40AM2.10m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.57m
7:32AM1.10m
6:22PM0.53m
7:59AM0.99m
7:06PM0.50m
8:24AM0.87m
7:46PM0.49m
8:48AM0.74m
8:23PM0.50m
9:11AM0.61m
8:59PM0.53m
9:36AM0.48m
9:35PM0.60m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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