Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down Apollo Bay in feet.
We start off small on Monday, July 20th. A clean 2-3ft WSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is weak (359), so it's a slow one. The water is about 58°F, which is normal for the season. Tuesday, July 21st, sees a bump to 4ft from the SW, still clean with the cross-off wind. Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, jumps to 6ft, but the wind turns onshore and brings rain, killing the quality.
Hold on to your boards. Thursday, July 23rd, a massive pulse hits. The swell jumps to 14-15ft from the SW, with a combined energy of 11005 (strong). That's big, heavy stuff. The wind goes offshore on Thursday afternoon, but at 18 mph, it's a fresh breeze. This is for experts only. Friday, July 24th, is the big one. Morning offers a 16ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and a fresh offshore WNW wind at 18 mph. The combined energy is a massive 18024 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and clean – a serious session. The swell stays huge through Saturday, July 25th, with 13ft waves and offshore winds, still in the expert zone.
Sunday, July 26th, drops a bit to 5-6ft in the morning, but a solid 8ft WSW swell returns in the afternoon with offshore winds. A good window for experienced surfers. The following week has a mix of solid, clean swells. Tuesday, July 28th, afternoon looks excellent for experienced surfers with a 7ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) and light cross-off winds. Then Wednesday, July 29th, afternoon is a gem: 7-8ft SSW groundswell, glassy conditions, and light air. That’s a prime session. The end of the forecast, around August 1st and 2nd, points to another monster pulse, with 18-21ft SW groundswell. The energy readings are insane (29627), but the notes say it's predicted to be too big for this break. Still, the morning of August 3rd looks promising with 10ft glassy conditions and a long-period SSW swell, turning into an exceptional 13ft glassy session for experts that afternoon.
Best on offer: For the big-wave chargers, Friday, July 24th morning is the call. A 16ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and fresh offshore winds will deliver some of the biggest, cleanest surf of the period. For everyone else, Wednesday, July 29th afternoon is the pick, with a clean 7-8ft SSW groundswell and glassy conditions.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 326 | 220 | 318 | 532 | 400 | 149 | 175 | 1034 | 1225 | 8330 | 5012 | 11210 | 11928 | 12146 | 9808 | 5547 | 5285 | 1162 | 681 | 1989 | 1643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.99m | 4:40AM2.10m | 5:40PM1.96m | 5:12AM1.95m | 6:35PM1.90m | 5:44AM1.79m | 7:37PM1.83m | 6:15AM1.64m | 8:47PM1.79m | 6:48AM1.51m | 10:02PM1.80m | 7:34AM1.41m | 11:14PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.31m | 10:37PM0.65m | 11:09AM0.27m | 11:22PM0.82m | 11:48AM0.28m | 00:10AM0.99m | 12:28PM0.34m | 1:06AM1.15m | 1:12PM0.42m | 2:29AM1.28m | 2:07PM0.50m | 4:25AM1.33m | 3:17PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 326 | 220 | 318 | 532 | 400 | 127 | 175 | 529 | 1225 | 2667 | 2840 | 3689 | 6067 | 4431 | 3685 | 2288 | 1715 | 1162 | 681 | 614 | 363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 14 | SW 8 | E 10 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | — | — | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 149 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — | 29 | 74 | — | — | — | 57 | 104 | 10 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1034 | — | 8330 | 5012 | 11210 | 11928 | 12146 | 9808 | 5547 | 5285 | — | — | 1989 | 1643 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 57 | 0 | 74 | 74 | 57 | 582 | 579 | 57 | 35 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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