Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,647 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rusty here again, giving you the low-down in feet and Fahrenheit. Running through the next two weeks for Apollo Bay, there's a few sessions to keep on your radar.
Forget about Sunday the 5th. The swell is a messy 11-12ft from the SSW with a cross-onshore wind turning it into a washing machine.
The week kicks off proper on Monday the 6th morning. The wind has gone light and glassy out of the north. That clears up a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 1346, and it's going to produce some really clean, rideable waves. The water temp is 59°, about what you'd expect. It's on the bigger side for newbies, but for the rest of us, Monday morning is the clear winner for the first week.
Tuesday the 7th morning is another gem. Glassy conditions again, this time on a smaller 4ft SW swell. The period, though, is a very long 17 seconds. The energy is moderate (767), meaning you'll get those long, drawn-out lines that the point loves so much.
The middle of the week turns pretty average with onshore winds, holding things back. Fast forward to the second week, and Thursday the 16th morning brings the heavy stuff. A massive 11-12ft SW groundswell with very strong energy (7828). The cross-offshore winds will keep it clean, but this is big, powerful water for experienced surfers only. It's the major event of the outlook.
Don't get distracted by the smaller days. Aim for Monday the 6th for the best session of the first week, and if you've got the nerve and the gear, Thursday the 16th is the big one. The SW direction is exactly what this point break wants. Be ready for a crowd when it's good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6486 | 4919 | 2563 | 1244 | 862 | 472 | 611 | 897 | 753 | 1684 | 2300 | 1314 | 724 | 535 | 1050 | 976 | 763 | 558 | 379 | 352 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:48PM1.68m | 4:10AM2.12m | 4:33PM1.72m | 4:35AM2.01m | 5:22PM1.75m | 5:01AM1.90m | 6:17PM1.79m | 5:28AM1.80m | 7:21PM1.83m | 5:59AM1.71m | 8:35PM1.88m | 6:39AM1.63m | 9:50PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.68m | 9:42PM0.57m | 10:37AM0.58m | 10:20PM0.68m | 11:06AM0.48m | 11:02PM0.83m | 11:38AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.99m | 12:15PM0.32m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:00PM0.27m | 1:58AM1.31m | 1:55PM0.25m | 3:47AM1.37m | |||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 6486 | 4919 | 2563 | 1244 | 862 | 472 | 611 | 897 | 753 | 1684 | 2300 | 1314 | 724 | 535 | 1050 | 976 | 763 | 558 | 379 | 352 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SSW 12 | — | SW 22 | SW 14 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | W 6 | E 8 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 28 | 79 | — | 80 | 36 | 10 | 156 | — | 235 | 528 | — | — | 15 | 9 | 2 | — | 7 | 5 | 32 | 5 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | ESE 4 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SE 11 | SW 20 | SE 10 | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | 4 | — | 29 | — | — | — | 5 | 64 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 32 | — | 137 | 102 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 226 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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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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