
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,945 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, with a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay. We’ve got a big, raw start to the outlook, but it’s one for the experienced crew only. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it.
The first real swell hits on Tuesday, the 14th of July. We’re talking a solid 18ft swell from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive, over 19,461. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a fresh offshore from the W, so the surface will be clean, but this is way too big for anyone but experts. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and with that long period, it’ll be lining up nicely on the point, but the raw power is intimidating. Tuesday afternoon drops to 13ft from the SW, still huge, with a cross-off breeze.
Wednesday the 15th still has a solid 13ft swell from the WSW in the morning, with a moderate offshore wind. It’s still heavy, but the energy is dropping to 7,600. By Wednesday afternoon, the swell backs down to 7ft from the SW, with a gentle offshore from the W. That’s clean, but still a big drop in size.
The standout window for experienced surfers really opens up from Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th. Thursday morning has a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 2,285. Friday the 17th is the pick of the bunch: a 6ft SW swell in the morning, but by Friday afternoon we get a 7ft SW swell with glassy conditions—zero wind. That’s clean, lined-up surf, and the period is a very long 16 seconds, so expect long, powerful waves with good gaps between sets. The energy is 2,247. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 18th is smaller, with 4ft in the morning and glassy conditions, but it’s dropping fast. Sunday the 19th is even smaller, with 3ft waves. The rest of the week into the 20th and 21st gets marginal, with small, weak swells and mostly clean but unexciting conditions.
Then there’s a bit of a pulse around Wednesday the 22nd of July. The afternoon shows a 6ft swell from the WSW, with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW. The period is a shorter 10 seconds, but the energy is 884 and the wind is clean. It’s a modest option, not a standout.
The following week from the 23rd to the 29th is mostly marginal, with swells between 2ft and 7ft, but the winds are often cross-off or cross, and the wave comments are pretty ordinary. There’s nothing there that’s going to get you out of bed.
So, to wrap it up: the best session is Friday the 17th of July, afternoon. That 7ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a long period is your best bet for a proper, clean, powerful wave. Thursday the 16th is also solid. Everything else is either too big, too small, or too ordinary. If you’re not an expert, wait for the smaller days later in the month, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7380 | 2817 | 5711 | 1602 | 1967 | 2425 | 2387 | 1669 | 2003 | 1992 | 1123 | 639 | 368 | 215 | 176 | 126 | 150 | 326 | 220 | 264 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:50AM2.30m | 11:59AM1.64m | 1:35AM2.38m | 1:06PM1.76m | 2:16AM2.42m | 2:07PM1.87m | 2:55AM2.40m | 3:03PM1.95m | 3:31AM2.34m | 3:56PM1.99m | 4:06AM2.24m | 4:48PM1.99m | 4:40AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.21m | 7:10AM1.07m | 6:31PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.89m | 7:26PM0.21m | 8:35AM0.71m | 8:17PM0.26m | 9:14AM0.54m | 9:05PM0.36m | 9:53AM0.40m | 9:51PM0.49m | 10:31AM0.31m | 10:37PM0.65m | 11:09AM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | |
5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
3962 | 2817 | 1889 | 1602 | 1967 | 2425 | 2387 | 1669 | 2003 | 1992 | 1123 | 639 | 368 | 215 | 176 | 126 | 85 | 326 | 220 | 264 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | — | S 17 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 22 | 5 | 4 | — | 23 | — | — | 96 | 161 | 104 | 59 | 150 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | — | S 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 60 | 58 | 58 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 |
7380 | — | 5711 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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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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