Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m 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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off with a solid pulse of southwest swell, and it's going to be a ripper for the experienced crew. For a beginner-plus spot, the size is going to be a bit much for a few days, but the quality is there for those who are keen. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a decent wetsuit is the go.

On Wednesday 15 July, Apollo Bay is the main event. The morning sees a 13ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and a solid 12 mph offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 7600, so it's pumping. This is proper expert-only territory. The afternoon drops to a still-chunky 7ft, with the same offshore wind, and the energy is 1580, so still excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday 16 July keeps the good run going with a 8ft southwest swell and a long 15-second period. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off in the morning, switching to offshore in the afternoon. The energy is 2457 and 2392 respectively, so it's a strong, clean groundswell. Friday 17 July offers a 7ft southwest swell, a very long 16-second period, and light cross-off winds turning to offshore. Energy is still high at 1978 and 1654. This long period stuff will be lining up nice and clean, but at a beach-and-point setup like this, the long period can make the waves break a bit straight on the beach section, so the point might be the better option.

Saturday 18 July starts with a glassy morning; the swell drops to 4ft from the southwest, with a 14-second period and a lighter energy of 639. It's a good, clean session for the intermediate crowd. The afternoon turns onshore, so it's a morning-only call. Sunday 19 July sees the swell drop further to 2ft, with a glassy afternoon and a period of 11 seconds. The energy is low, around 240-292, so it's a small, clean day for the longboard or a fun foil. The Monday and Tuesday after that are in the 3ft to 4ft range, with clean conditions and cross-off winds, but the energy is weak, all under 500. It's a bit of a lull.

Then we get another solid pulse. On Wednesday 23 July, the morning kicks off with a 5ft southwest swell and a 19 mph offshore wind. The energy is 1194, and it's described as marginal, but that's likely due to the strong wind. The afternoon is the standout: a 8ft southwest swell with a 16-second period, a 16 mph offshore wind, and a strong energy of 2548. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday 24 July is the pick of the second week. The morning has a 8ft southwest swell, a long 17-second period, and a cross-off wind. The energy is huge at 3901. The afternoon holds the same size with a 16-second period, a light cross-off, and energy of 3077. This is a big, clean groundswell that will be firing on the point. It's getting up to that 8ft mark, so it's expert territory. The Friday 25 July sees a 7ft southwest swell, but the wind is a cross-off 16 mph, so the energy is still high at 1941, but it's a bit bumpy. The afternoon has a 16 mph offshore, which cleans it up nicely.

After that, it tapers off. The 26th has 5ft swell, the 27th is 3ft, and the 28th is tiny but with a very long 18-second period, meaning the energy is weak. Then on Wednesday 29 July, we get a final pulse: a 8ft WSW swell, with an 11-second period and a 16 mph offshore wind. The energy is 1484, so it's a solid, clean day for the experts, but the period is shorter, so it won't be as clean as the long-period stuff.

The best on offer is the Wednesday 15 July morning session for the big-wave hunters, and the Thursday 24 July for the clean, powerful groundswell. If you're not in the expert bracket, the glassy Saturday 18 July morning is your best bet for a fun, manageable wave.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
15
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.7
SSW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5711
1580
2083
2457
2387
1669
1978
1654
1020
639
406
219
126
123
150
326
275
268
437
336
151
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
10
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
NNW
5
NW
5
E
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:40PM1.96m
Low Tide
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
11:22PM0.82m
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Temp °C
13
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12
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11
13
13
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17
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Feels °C
10
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11
9
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12
9
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11
9
13
12
10
11
11
9
13
15
10
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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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