Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 5.0m 16s 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown in feet and miles per hour. We’ve got a couple of proper windows coming up, but you gotta be patient.
First up, Apollo Bay on Friday the 17th is for the experienced crew. We’re talking a 6ft swell from the southwest, with a long 16-second period, and that’s packing some serious energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the southwest at 3 mph, keeping the faces clean. The water temp is about 58°F, which is normal for this time of year.
Saturday the 18th is the one for the rest of us. By the afternoon, it goes dead flat calm, glassy. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the southwest, with a 13-second period. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun. This spot can get a crowd sometimes, so get out there early.
The big one, the one you need to plan for, is Thursday the 23rd. The afternoon session is looking unreal. A 7ft southwest swell with a 15-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. That’s a dream combo. The energy is massive. This is strictly for the experienced surfers.
Friday the 24th also has some size, with an 8ft southwest swell in the afternoon and a light cross-offshore breeze. The morning is a bit choppy, but the afternoon should clean up. Again, expert territory.
The last week of July gets windy, with gusts up to 22 mph, making things a bit messy. The best way to end the forecast is Friday the 31st of July. The afternoon goes glassy again with a 5ft southwest swell and a 13-second period. Clean, calm, and a good way to finish.
So, for the experienced, Thursday the 23rd afternoon is your standout. For everyone else, the glassy Saturday the 18th and Friday the 31st are your best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1654 | 924 | 639 | 451 | 219 | 176 | 158 | 150 | 326 | 220 | 211 | 514 | 444 | 301 | 172 | 811 | 1836 | 1863 | 1833 | 3211 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:55AM2.40m | 3:03PM1.95m | 3:31AM2.34m | 3:56PM1.99m | 4:06AM2.24m | 4:48PM1.99m | 4:40AM2.10m | 5:40PM1.96m | 5:12AM1.95m | 6:35PM1.90m | 5:44AM1.79m | 7:37PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.26m | 9:14AM0.54m | 9:05PM0.36m | 9:53AM0.40m | 9:51PM0.49m | 10:31AM0.31m | 10:37PM0.65m | 11:09AM0.27m | 11:22PM0.82m | 11:48AM0.28m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:28PM0.34m | 1:06AM1.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1654 | 924 | 639 | 451 | 219 | 176 | 158 | 80 | 326 | 220 | 211 | 514 | 444 | 301 | 172 | 506 | 1836 | 1863 | 1833 | 3211 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 8 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 140 | 106 | 60 | 150 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 2 | 7 | — | 413 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 18 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 2 | SW 12 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 811 | — | — | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 389 |
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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).
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