Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 16s. 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 5.5m 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, lookin' over the next couple of weeks for Apollo Bay. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some real fire on the horizon if you're patient.

Right off the bat, we're starting with a solid but messy swell. The first few days have some size, but the wind is a bit of a spoiler. Tuesday the 28th kicks off with a 6ft groundswell from the SW, but that 19 mph WNW cross-off wind is howling, making it pretty average. The combined energy is a ripping 1547 (moderate). It's just not that clean.

Then Wednesday the 29th is a big wave day. We're lookin' at a serious 16ft SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds on the morning, and still 15 seconds in the arvo. This is proper groundswell with huge energy (18611 and 15899 – strong). The problem is it's still blowing 22 mph cross-off. This is expert territory only, and even then, the wind is a battle. Unless you're a local charger, sit this one out.

Thursday the 30th is where things start to get interesting. The morning eases to 3ft, but the wind swings to 12 mph offshore from the W. That's the key. The afternoon is the real standout though: 10ft of SW swell, 13 second period, with a clean 12 mph offshore breeze. The combined energy is 3183 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is a chilly 58°F, which is pretty much standard for this time of year, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

Friday the 31st gives us a nice little window. The morning is a clean 4ft with a 12 second period from the SSW, and the wind is light. But the afternoon is the one to have your eye on. Glassy conditions, 0 mph wind, and a clean 4ft, 12 second SW swell. The energy is only 555 (weak) but the stillness of the water will make it a dream. It'll be a fun session, not a banger, but silky smooth.

Saturday the 1st of August is another quality pick. The afternoon session is the call: 6ft of SW swell with a very long 18 second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. That's 2934 of combined energy (strong). The period is a touch long, meaning it might be a bit too straight at the main beach setup, but at the point it should be a dream. The water temp is still 58°F, which is normal.

We get a few more solid days into the first week of August, with the 3rd and 4th throwing up some more big swell, but the wind gets messy with onshore slop from the 4th onwards. There's a bit of a lull in quality from the 4th of August through the 9th, with mostly poor to marginal conditions as the wind goes onshore. But then, looking way out to the second week, Tuesday the 11th of August shows some promise again with a 7ft SW groundswell and a clean cross-off breeze – keep an eye on that one, but it's a long way off.

The top pick is the Thursday 30th of July afternoon session at Apollo Bay. A solid 10ft, SW swell with a clean offshore wind. That's the kind of day that reminds you why you live on the coast. The second best would be the Saturday 1st of August afternoon. That 6ft, 18-second groundswell is going to have some serious pull, and with the clean wind, it'll be a ripper.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
2
Monday
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SW
15
2.5
SW
14
5
SW
16
5
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1
SW
14
3
SW
13
1.5
SSW
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1.3
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12
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1.8
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1.6
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WSW
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3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1547
2534
12184
11546
1163
357
2522
702
488
421
386
487
2042
2302
1631
1446
1140
4862
3000
3393
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
40
W
35
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
20
W
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
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High Tide
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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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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