Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.7° C
1.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 23,761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 13th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 13th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Apollo Bay over this 16-day window. This southwest-facing beach and point breaks solid and consistent, but it’s not a simple run. There’s a window of serious size followed by a slow fade and a late pulse. Hang on, because we’re starting with a bit of a wait.

First up, nothing happening right now. The first real surf recommendation kicks off Sunday, July 12th, but it’s a messy affair. You’ll see an 12 ft WSW swell with a moderate 13-second period, punchy enough, with wave energy at 5596 (moderate-to-strong). But the wind is a fresh 35 km/h westerly, blowing offshore, so the surface is clean, but the whole setup is marginal. Water temp is 59°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little anomaly that takes the edge off.

The standout window – and I mean the real standout – is Monday afternoon, July 13th. This is the big one. Swell jumps to a massive 23 ft from the WSW, long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, and the wave energy goes absolutely nuts at 28795 (very strong). The wind is a fresh offshore westerly, which means it’ll be clean. But mate, this is expert-only territory. Anything over 8 ft is getting serious, and 23 ft is a monster. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so that long-period swell will likely line up better on the point, but still, only the most experienced should even consider it. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Tuesday, July 14th, eases a bit – 18 ft to 16 ft SW swell, still long-period at 15 seconds, with moderate offshore winds in the morning and fresh offshore in the afternoon. Wave energy is still strong (18212 and 15057). It’s clean, but again, this is big-wave territory. Not for the faint-hearted.

From Wednesday July 15th through Friday July 17th, the swell drops into a more manageable 6 ft to 7 ft range, still long-period SW groundswell (14-16 seconds). The big plus here is the wind: glassy or near-glassy conditions, especially Friday morning and afternoon when it turns glassy with slight air movement. Wave energy drops to moderate (2027 down to 1474). This is where the more competent intermediates can have a crack, but the long period at a beach break can make the waves a bit straight. The point should offer better shape.

Saturday July 18th offers small 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell with glassy conditions, but wave energy is weak (339-485). Fun for a longboard or a foiler, nothing to write home about.

Then we hit a gap. From Sunday July 19th through to Wednesday July 23rd, the swell goes tiny and the conditions turn poor or marginal. It’s a real lull, with waves mostly below 3 ft and messy winds. Not worth paddling out.

The second week brings a late pulse. On Thursday July 24th, Friday July 25th, and Saturday July 26th, the swell builds back to 5 ft to 6 ft SW, with clean conditions and glassy moments. Wave energy climbs back to moderate (1470-1591). This is promising, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a hopeful possibility rather than a certainty. The Sunday July 26th session looks smaller again.

Monday July 27th closes the period with an 8 ft SW swell, short period at 8 seconds, meaning weaker, wind-affected waves. Wind is offshore in the afternoon, but the quality drops. It’s for seasoned surfers only due to the size.

Best on offer? No question: Monday afternoon July 13th is the big, dangerous standout. If you have the skill and the nerve, that’s your session. For the rest of us, the glassy mornings from July 15th to 17th are the sweet spot – clean, decent-sized, and much safer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
3.5
WSW
13
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
16
7
WSW
15
3.5
SW
16
5.5
SW
15
5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
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14
1.9
SW
15
2
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15
1.9
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15
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16
1.8
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16
1.4
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14
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14
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13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3820
2558
4414
23218
6051
13885
11646
2953
2027
1580
1289
1542
1715
1589
1968
1474
833
485
336
172
108
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
WNW
30
NW
35
WNW
20
W
25
W
30
W
15
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15
W
15
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10
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5
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5
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10
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High Tide
10:59PM2.08m
9:00AM1.52m
11:59PM2.20m
10:38AM1.55m
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
Low Tide
5:18AM1.33m
4:20PM0.24m
6:21AM1.22m
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
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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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