
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at us for Apollo Bay.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are okay, but the real standout windows are a couple of weekends away.
We kick things off proper on Friday, July 31st. The morning starts clean with a 4.3ft SSW swell and a nice 12-second period, with light offshore winds. That’s a nice, clean entry point for the weekend. The afternoon holds up too, with a similar 3.9ft SW swell and cross-offshore winds.
Saturday, August 1st, is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with a weak 3.6ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period, plus cross-shore winds. But the afternoon? That’s a standout. The swell jumps to 5.9ft from the SW, still with that long 16-second period, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore. The combined energy hits 2787 (moderate to strong) – this is the best on offer for the first week. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and has some grunt. Perfect for a solid session.
Sunday, August 2nd, is still surfable with 5.9ft SW swell in the morning, but the wind is up to 12 mph from the NNW. It’s clean, but a bit bumpy. The size drops off through Monday and Tuesday, but Tuesday morning, August 4th, fires up again with a pumping 9.8ft WSW swell. That’s big, over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The wind is light offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the period is a shorter 11 seconds, making it a bit more walled up. The combined energy is a massive 3277 (strong).
After that, we have a few days of smaller, cleaner surf, with the 2.3ft to 3.3ft range from the 5th to the 7th. The best of that little run is Friday morning, August 7th, with a 3.6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a beautiful morning for a longboard or a fish.
Then we hit a proper rough patch. From Saturday, August 8th, through to Tuesday, August 11th morning, it’s mostly blown out or just too big. The 11th is a monster – a 19.7ft WSW swell with insane energy (21239), but it’s way too big for this break. The rest of that week is a write-off with strong winds and poor conditions.
The real gold is at the end of the forecast. Look at Thursday, August 13th, and Friday, August 14th. Thursday sees a 7.5ft to 7.9ft SW swell with a glorious 19-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and combined with light winds, it’s going to peel beautifully. The combined energy is over 4000 (very strong). This is a standout. Friday, August 14th, is similar, with a 7.9ft SW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. This is the best run of the whole outlook – clean, powerful, and lined up. Paddling out will be a breeze between sets.
So, my pick: Friday, August 14th, morning. The swell is a solid 7.9ft from the SW, the period is a dreamy 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a session you’ll remember. The Thursday before is also a cracker. The Saturday afternoon on the 1st of August is the best of the first week.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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637 | 496 | 428 | 347 | 663 | 1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1170 | 936 | 856 | 1426 | 1246 | 2459 | 499 | 316 | 369 | 463 | 530 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:24AM0.87m | 7:46PM0.49m | 8:48AM0.74m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
637 | 496 | 428 | 347 | 663 | 1882 | 2220 | 1591 | 1170 | 936 | 856 | 1426 | 1013 | 655 | 455 | 316 | 88 | 463 | 530 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | NE 4 | WSW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 12 |
21 | 45 | 134 | 162 | 278 | 905 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 675 | 118 | 192 | 163 | 218 | 212 | 369 | 221 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | 143 | 137 | 171 | 88 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | — | SW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1246 | 2459 | 499 | — | 160 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 57 | 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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