
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 17,400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here with the goods for Apollo Bay. Got a solid run of swell ahead, and the water’s sitting at 58.6°, which is almost a degree and a half warmer than the norm for this time of year—a rare treat in winter. This is a beginner-plus beach and point setup, and the first few days are shaping up beautifully for anyone looking to get a clean wave.
Tuesday morning (7 July) kicks off glassy as glass—NNE wind calm—with a 3.6 ft SW swell at a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with light offshore wind, Apollo Bay will be clean and lined up. The combined energy is moderate (782), so plenty of push without being intimidating. This is your standout for the first week: easy paddling, nice shape, and crowds are only sometimes an issue. Perfect for beginners and intermediates alike.
Wednesday morning (8 July) bumps up to 5.2 ft SW at 18 seconds, but a light cross-onshore wind starts to crinkle the surface—not ruined, but not glass. The energy jumps to 2212, so more power, but the quality drops a notch. By Thursday morning (9 July) we’re back to glassy conditions with a 4.3 ft SW at 15 seconds—clean again, and energy a comfortable 729. Friday morning (10 July) sees a 4.6 ft SW at 15 seconds with a light cross-off wind, keeping things clean. Energy 816. Good, but not quite the standout Tuesday was.
Then Saturday (11 July) gets messy—strong NW cross-off winds at 19 mph, small 3.3 ft swell, energy down to 401. Not worth paddling out. Sunday (12 July) is bigger, 5.9 ft to 7.9 ft SW, but winds crank up to 16–19 mph. The afternoon has offshore W wind, but the swell is a bit lumpy. That’s a pass for most.
Now here’s where it gets interesting for the experienced crew. Monday morning (13 July) hits with a massive 19.7 ft SW at 16 seconds—energy off the charts at 22,123. That’s way too big for beginners, and even seasoned surfers need to respect the size. Winds from the WSW at 16 mph offshore, so it’ll be clean but heavy. This is only for experts. The afternoon drops to 11.5 ft, still big, but excellent for those with the skills. Tuesday (14 July) stays overhead with 7.9 ft SW and solid offshore winds—energy around 3000. Still expert territory.
Moving into the second week, Thursday (16 July) afternoon offers a 6.6 ft SW at 16 seconds with light cross-off wind—energy 2140—excellent for strong intermediates and above. Friday (17 July) morning keeps 5.9 ft SW at 15 seconds, clean, energy 1464. Not a standout, but very solid.
The real late-standout might be Wednesday 22 July: 13.1 ft SW at 15 seconds, 16 mph offshore, energy skyrocketing to 11,685.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1230 | 816 | 666 | 482 | 401 | 413 | 4257 | 954 | 2350 | 16292 | 16299 | 5321 | 4641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:35AM1.57m | 10:59PM2.08m | 9:00AM1.52m | 11:59PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:04PM0.25m | 5:18AM1.33m | 4:20PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
611 | 897 | 763 | 1684 | 2327 | 1200 | 724 | 535 | 1230 | 816 | 666 | 482 | 401 | 413 | 923 | 954 | 2350 | 4351 | 5824 | 5321 | 4641 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 4 | SW 22 | SW 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | SW 19 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | E 8 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — |
171 | 3 | 174 | 528 | — | — | 27 | 303 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 369 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | WSW 12 | NW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | — | — |
— | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4257 | 2 | 5 | 16292 | 16299 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 67 | 35 | 0 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 57 | 0 | 19 |
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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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