Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s 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 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ over the next couple of weeks for Apollo Bay. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s some real juice on the horizon.

First up, Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and it’s pretty exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up most of the energy. The water temp is sittin’ around 57.7°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – no wild anomaly to write home about.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first good window opens up on Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon sees a clean 3.9 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph. The wave energy is moderate (718), and it’s lookin’ clean. It’s a solid, fun-size wave, not huge, but that offshore-ish wind will make it tidy. The score is a 3, so it’s worth a paddle.

Tuesday the 28th is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a 4.6 ft SW swell, but the wind is up to 18.6 mph from the NW, which is cross-off, but that fresh breeze will chop things up. The energy is strong (1107), but the report says it’s marginal. The afternoon is worse – 6.2 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore from the W at 21.7 mph, and it’s a mess. Skip it.

Now, hold onto your board. Wednesday the 29th of July is a big one. The morning brings a massive 14.8 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is absolutely pumping (16082). The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 21.7 mph, which is clean, but that’s a beast. This is for experts only. The afternoon is similar, 16.4 ft SW swell, 15-second period, still cross-off. This is the standout of the whole forecast. If you’re experienced and you’ve got the watercraft, this is the moment. The size means it’s not for the faint-hearted, but the energy is insane.

Thursday the 30th settles down. The morning has a 3.3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W at 12.4 mph. That’s a nice, clean, moderate wave. The energy is moderate (986). The afternoon is 3.9 ft from the SW, 12 seconds, with a light cross-off. Good for a cruise.

Friday the 31st is small and clean. The morning has 4.3 ft SSW swell, 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW at 3.1 mph (slight air). The energy is moderate (536). The afternoon is similar, 3.9 ft SW, 12 seconds. Good for a longboard or a fun board.

Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a mixed one. The morning is tiny, 2.9 ft SW, with a very long 17-second period, but it’s cross-shore wind. The afternoon gets interesting: 5.9 ft SW, 18-second period, with a light cross-off wind from the NNW. The energy is strong (1945), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That long period is a groundswell, so it’ll be clean and powerful, but might be a bit straight at the beach – the point might handle it better.

Sunday the 2nd of August has a 5.2 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, but the wind is up to 18.6 mph from the NW in the morning, which is a bit messy. The afternoon looks better with a 5.2 ft SW, 16 seconds, and an offshore wind from the W at 15.5 mph. That’s a solid, clean wave.

Monday the 3rd of August is another

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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14
1.4
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16
1.9
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15
2.5
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16
5.5
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0.9
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2.1
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16
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
833
989
1547
2439
12032
12372
5937
378
2415
444
488
414
435
499
2192
2550
1611
1096
1020
Wind (km/h)
25
N
30
NNW
30
WNW
40
W
40
SW
25
WSW
20
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20
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20
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10
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10
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5
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10
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10
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25
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High Tide
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
3:01PM1.86m
3:16AM2.17m
Low Tide
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
9:11AM0.61m
8:59PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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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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