Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 14,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. 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 (Jul 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Righto, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Apollo Bay. The water's sitting at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
The next few days are about building into something special. Thursday morning, the 9th of July, kicks off with a clean 4ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and glassy conditions under a light northerly. The energy is moderate at 729, but it's a promising start. That afternoon gets a bit iffy with tide, so grab the morning. Friday, the 10th, is much the same story with a clean 4ft SW swell, light cross-off winds, and a bit more energy (714). It's a solid, fun little run of surf.
Things get a bit gnarly on Saturday, the 11th, so I'd give it a miss – the swell drops and the wind gets messy. But hold onto your board... Sunday, the 12th of July, is a big one. A massive 13ft to 15ft SW groundswell is forecast, with the energy spiking hard to 9874 and 10261. This is huge, powerful swell. The wind is strong offshore, which will keep it clean, but this is strictly for experts only. The period is 14 seconds, so it's a solid groundswell, but that size is going to be a handful at the beach breaks. The point might offer some shelter, but paddling out will be a mission.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th drop back to a still chunky 8ft to 12ft SW swell, but the wind stays cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong (2544 to 5436), so it's good for experienced surfers, but that big Sunday peak is the standout event.
After a brief lull mid-week, the real gem of the whole outlook pops up on Sunday, the 20th of July. That afternoon, a 10ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) rolls in with a light cross-off breeze and a whopping energy of 6108. This is described as excellent for experienced surfers, and it's the best on offer. The following Monday and Tuesday (21st and 22nd July) are also magic with glassy mornings and clean 6ft to 8ft SSW swell – perfect for a solid session without the full-on chaos of the big Sunday. The 20th afternoon is the one to circle.
Overall, you've got a couple of weeks with a lot of pulse. The standout is that Sunday the 20th afternoon, but the whole run from the 20th through the 22nd looks like a fantastic window of clean, quality swell. The earlier huge Sunday the 12th is for the brave or the foolish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 724 | 606 | 1215 | 714 | 574 | 418 | 305 | 347 | 836 | 6361 | 6967 | 2708 | 2768 | 2358 | 14064 | 5418 | 5169 | 3288 | 2168 | 1776 | 833 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.83m | 5:59AM1.71m | 8:35PM1.88m | 6:39AM1.63m | 9:50PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.57m | 10:59PM2.08m | 9:00AM1.52m | 11:59PM2.20m | 10:38AM1.55m | 00:50AM2.30m | 11:59AM1.64m | 1:35AM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.32m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:00PM0.27m | 1:58AM1.31m | 1:55PM0.25m | 3:47AM1.37m | 3:04PM0.25m | 5:18AM1.33m | 4:20PM0.24m | 6:21AM1.22m | 5:30PM0.21m | 7:10AM1.07m | 6:31PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 724 | 606 | 1215 | 714 | 574 | 418 | 305 | 347 | 836 | 3513 | 3294 | 2708 | 2768 | 2358 | 4427 | 5418 | 5169 | 3288 | 2168 | 1776 | 833 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SW 20 | — | ESE 5 | — | E 11 | E 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 20 | — | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 239 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 325 | — | 186 | — | 18 | 20 | — | — | — | 299 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | N 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6361 | 6967 | — | 9 | 9 | 14064 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 213 | 396 | 571 | 564 | 880 | 33 | 389 | 785 | 35 | 35 | 57 | 352 | 57 | 19 | 18 |
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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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