
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Apollo Bay. We've got a solid run of surf coming through, but it's not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first chance for a paddle kicks off Thursday the 30th of July. We've got a clean 3ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 964, so there's some punch in the water. It's a good, clean start. Thursday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 4ft, still from the SW, with a moderate offshore wind, keeping it tidy.
Moving into Friday the 31st, the swell holds around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW and SW, with a 12-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, leaving the surface clean. It's that classic, fun-sized Apollo Bay bank-building stuff.
Now, Saturday the 1st of August is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit average with a cross-shore wind and a 4ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 17 seconds. The real story is Saturday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and the swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with that same long 17-second period. The combined energy hits 2787, and the comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's a standout window – clean, solid, and long-period groundswell. The long period will be a treat on the point, with long lines and plenty of time to get into position.
Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August bring a bit of a wind chop. The swell holds around 5ft to 6ft, but the cross-offshore wind gets a bit stronger. The energy is still there, but it won't be as clean as Saturday.
Tuesday the 4th looks better again with a moderate offshore wind and a 5ft to 5ft SW swell. The energy drops a bit, but the conditions are described as "very good," so it's a solid session.
The second week starts to get a bit more mixed. Another big stand-out is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning is a gentle 4ft, but the afternoon is a monster. The swell jumps to 10ft from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 4422. That's a big, powerful swell, and the comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is definitely for the big-wave crew only.
Then on the 11th of August, we have a massive spike. The Tuesday morning has a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period and an incredible energy reading of 14482. The afternoon is even bigger at 15ft from the SW with a 16-second period and 12747 energy. The comment says it's exceptional for expert surfers. That's a serious, serious swell. The wind is light, so it could be a proper session for the experienced, but it's not for the faint-hearted.
The rest of the second week looks average. There's a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind, making the conditions messy. The big swell on the 11th is the real standout, but you'll need to be an expert to handle it. The best all-rounder for most surfers will be Saturday afternoon the 1st of August, with that glassy, long-period 6ft SW swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
357 | 423 | 637 | 496 | 428 | 386 | 671 | 1882 | 2220 | 1446 | 1125 | 836 | 821 | 1001 | 5013 | 524 | 499 | 271 | 469 | 609 | 596 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:01AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.69m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
308 | 423 | 637 | 496 | 428 | 386 | 671 | 1882 | 2220 | 1446 | 1125 | 836 | 821 | 558 | 846 | 524 | 322 | 183 | 469 | 609 | 596 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | NE 4 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 9 |
357 | 169 | 21 | 45 | 134 | 164 | 236 | 905 | 27 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 725 | 253 | 192 | 208 | 191 | 167 | 365 | 118 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SE 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
299 | 45 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 8 | 55 | 69 | 56 | 39 | 271 | 8 | 62 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1001 | 5013 | — | 499 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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