Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.8° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSW 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 (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 29th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next 16 days at Apollo Bay are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The main takeaway is that the surf really kicks off hard mid-week, then settles into a more manageable, clean rhythm after that. Water temp is sitting around 57.9°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

We’re starting off Sunday the 26th with a solid pulse. Morning sees a 8.2 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 11-second period and a big 2010 combined energy reading—plenty of juice. Winds are offshore from the west at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is proper size for experienced surfers only; if you’re a beginner, give it a miss. The afternoon drops to 4.3 ft from the SSW but winds stay offshore and light, making for a much more manageable session.

Monday the 27th is a step down. A 3.6 ft SW swell with 415 energy and cross-off NNW wind means it’s surfable but nothing special. The afternoon bumps up marginally to 3.9 ft with a longer 13-second period and 718 energy, but still just a filler day.

Tuesday the 28th is similar story—4.6 ft SW in the morning with a super long 16-second period and 1086 energy, but a stiff 19 mph cross-off wind from the NNW makes for clean but tricky shapes. The afternoon sees a 6.2 ft SW swell and 1547 energy with offshore W wind, but moderate rain and marginal conditions keep it from being a standout.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is where things get serious. We’ve got a massive 13.1 ft SW swell in the morning with a 16-second period and a crazy 11541 energy reading—this is heavy, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the SW at 19 mph, so the wave faces should be clean, but this is strictly for expert surfers. The afternoon is even bigger at 14.8 ft with 11359 energy. If you’re not a pro, stay on the sand. This setup at a beach and point break with these long-period swells will be a freight train; the point might offer a line, but the beachies will be closing out.

Thursday the 30th is the reset everyone’s waiting for. Morning drops to a clean 4.3 ft SW swell with offshore WSW wind at 9 mph, 858 energy, and very good conditions. The afternoon holds at 3.9 ft with 587 energy and moderate offshore wind. This is proper, user-friendly surf.

Friday the 31st is a real treat. Morning offers a 4.3 ft SSW swell with a light offshore WNW breeze at just 3 mph, 552 energy, and the water is smooth as glass. The afternoon goes glassy with 3 mph SW wind and a 3.9 ft SSW swell at 512 energy. This is the kind of session you wait for—clean, shoulder-high, no crowd worries if you pick your spot.

Saturday August 1st keeps the good vibes rolling. Morning has a 2.6 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and 609 energy, cross-off N wind. The afternoon picks up to 4.3 ft SW with a 16-second period and 823 energy, light NNW cross-off. Still clean, still fun.

Sunday August 2nd sees a bit of a drop in quality. A 4.6 ft SW swell with 1612 energy and direct cross-shore N wind at 9 mph creates some chop. The afternoon is similar at 5.9 ft with 1979 energy. It’s surfable but not the cleanest.

Monday August 3rd brings back the offshore wind. Morning is 4.9 ft SW with 1674 energy and a moderate 16 mph WNW offshore. Afternoon bumps to 5.9 ft SW with 1340 energy and clean offshore W wind at 16 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday August 4th is another standout. Morning has 4.9 ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, 1615 energy, and gentle offshore W wind. The afternoon is a cracker: 7.9 ft SW with a massive 19-second period and 7062 energy, with cross-off SW wind. Exceptional conditions for expert surfers—these are long, powerful lines on the point.

Wednesday August 5th is solid but not as clean. 7.9 ft SW swell in the morning with 2851 energy and a light cross N wind. Afternoon drops to 6.6 ft SW with 1977 energy and a clean cross-off NW breeze. Good for experienced crew.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th both offer more clean, moderate surf in the 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft range with offshore or light cross-off winds and solid energy readings around 1000-1500. Consistent and fun.

Into the second week, Saturday August 8th starts with

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:14PM1.86m
9:13AM1.34m
00:12AM1.95m
10:53AM1.35m
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
Low Tide
3:17PM0.56m
6:03AM1.28m
4:30PM0.58m
6:59AM1.19m
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
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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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