Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 14,506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 4AM. 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 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it for Apollo Bay. The forecast window opens with a few days of solid swell, then backs off into a bit of a lull, before a couple of promising windows pop up later in the month.

We kick off the week with a clean, fun-sized start. Tuesday the 21st is a bit of a slow starter with 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds, light offshore breeze, and the combined energy is strong at 532 – not massive, but the quality is there for a relaxed session. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a gear shift. The morning is a bit marginal with 3ft, but the afternoon brings a solid 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy jumps to 1585, and the surf is clean. This is a good midweek window.

Now, Thursday the 23rd is the standout of the first week. The morning sees 15ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with a cross-off breeze, but it’s the afternoon that really lights up. The swell holds at 15ft, the wind turns fresh offshore, and the combined energy roars to 11227. This is true big-wave territory – only for experts. This is the best on offer for the experienced crew.

Friday the 24th remains big but drops a touch. 12ft SSW swell at 16 seconds in the morning, with a moderate offshore. The energy is still huge at 6233. The afternoon sees 10ft with a fresh offshore, but it’s a step down from the peak. Still, a solid day.

Saturday the 25th pumps again with 15ft SW swell at 13 seconds in the morning and a moderate offshore. The energy is 8106 – exceptional conditions for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds 13ft with similar wind. This is another big day, but it’s a big-wave day through and through.

Sunday the 26th drops right back to 5ft SW swell, gentle offshore, and the energy is moderate at 551. Clean but small. Monday the 27th picks up a notch with 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, gentle offshore, and energy of 1278. Very good, clean conditions for a solid day of surfing.

There’s a gap from the 28th to the 30th where the swell stays around the 10ft mark but the winds go cross-off, keeping it clean but not as lined up. The 31st of July Friday morning is a real treat – glassy conditions with a 12ft SW swell at 14 seconds and energy of 8503. This is exceptional for experts, and the glassy surface makes it a standout in the second week.

The first few days of August fade into smaller, poor conditions, with a couple of days of rain and strong winds. By the 4th of August, a new long-period SW swell at 19 seconds rolls in with 5ft, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is moderate at 1500. The 5th of August Wednesday morning brings a 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a gentle offshore – excellent for the experienced, but the window is closing.

The real standout in this whole outlook is the Thursday 23rd July afternoon, with that massive 15ft swell, fresh offshore wind, and wild energy. For the second week, the glassy Friday 31st July morning is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
318
532
400
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244
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5341
7453
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503
242
266
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High Tide
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
10:37PM0.65m
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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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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