Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.5° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.0m 14s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the goods on Apollo Bay. This spot is a beach and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell and it's a fairly consistent little number. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Alright, so the overall pattern is a bit of a slow start, then it builds to a couple of absolute ripper days. The first few days are a bit average, but don't write it off. We have a bit of a gap before the real action kicks off.

Sunday the 2nd is a no-go. We've got a 6ft SW swell (1631 energy) in the morning but it's cross-shore wind, and the afternoon isn't much better. The report says the conditions are marginal, so steer clear.

Monday the 3rd is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a drop in size to 4ft SW, but we get a clean offshore wind, and the energy is still moderate (836). The afternoon is a step up with a 7ft W swell (1671 energy) and a clean offshore. This is good for experienced surfers, but it's a solid wave.

Tuesday the 4th is a bit mixed. The morning has an 8ft SW swell (2956 energy) with a cross-offshore wind, which makes it clean, but the report says it's marginal. The afternoon is similar with a 8ft SW swell. It's big, but not perfectly clean.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are small, with 2ft to 3ft SW swells. The wind is light and clean, with long periods (16-19 seconds). The energy is weak (340-644), so it's a good day for a longboard or a beginner to get some practice in, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 7th offers a nice 4ft SW swell (1240 energy) with a very light cross-offshore wind, so it's clean. The energy is moderate. The afternoon turns a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the pick.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th is mostly poor. Saturday has 4ft SW swell but cross-shore winds, and Sunday the 9th is a write-off with poor conditions.

Now, Monday the 10th sees a bit of a return with a 5ft SW swell (1269 energy) and cross-offshore wind, but it's still marginal. The afternoon has a 6ft WSW swell (1754 energy) and is also marginal.

The next few days, Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, are a bit of a mixed bag with some clean conditions but not great quality.

Here's the standout. Thursday the 13th is a cracker. The morning has a 8ft SW swell (2189 energy) with a clean cross-offshore wind. The report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still great.

But the real gem is Friday the 14th. The morning has an 8ft SW swell (4113 energy) with a clean cross-offshore wind. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is just as good with a 8ft SW swell and a moderate offshore wind. This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for the experienced crew.

And then, Saturday the 15th. The morning is excellent with a 6ft SW swell (1862 energy) and a light offshore. The afternoon is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. We're looking at a 15ft SW swell (12433 energy) with a gentle offshore wind. The report says it's exceptional for expert surfers. This is a massive, powerful, long-period groundswell. It's going to be huge.

The last day, Sunday the 16th, is still good with an 8ft SW swell in the morning, and the Monday the 17th finishes with a tiny 4ft SSW swell (292 energy) but with glassy conditions in the morning. A nice way to end.

So, if you're a beginner, the best bet is the small, clean days around the 5th and 6th. For the experienced crew, don't miss Friday the 14th and especially Saturday the 15th afternoon. That afternoon is the one. The point break will handle that long period energy well, so keep that in mind. The beach may get a bit straight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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3
3
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
2.1
W
10
3
WSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2220
1591
1281
1048
659
826
2717
1902
1389
1234
299
297
418
302
295
388
628
642
976
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
W
15
W
30
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
W
5
SSW
5
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:52AM2.22m
3:01PM1.86m
3:16AM2.17m
3:40PM1.94m
3:40AM2.10m
4:19PM2.00m
4:03AM2.02m
5:00PM2.02m
4:27AM1.93m
5:46PM2.00m
4:53AM1.85m
6:41PM1.95m
Low Tide
9:11AM0.61m
8:59PM0.53m
9:36AM0.48m
9:35PM0.60m
10:01AM0.36m
10:10PM0.69m
10:29AM0.25m
10:47PM0.82m
11:00AM0.18m
11:25PM0.97m
11:37AM0.15m
00:09AM1.14m
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5:36
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °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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