Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here again, giving you the rundown in feet. Apollo Bay has some mixed signals, but there are a couple of absolute gems if you can work around the weather. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
The opening days are a bit grim. Saturday the 4th is pumping a massive 13-foot SW groundswell, but with that cross-off wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, energy-filled mess (6958 on the energy scale). Not worth it unless you really love a fight. Sunday morning is a no-go.
Monday the 6th is where we get our first real taste of glory. The swell settles to a nice 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the trump card – the ocean will be smooth as silk. The combined energy (1244) is moderate, but those 14-second periods will give the waves some serious push and shape. Monday afternoon is just as good with clean 5-foot surf. This is your prime session this week.
Tuesday the 7th keeps the fun going with glassy 4-foot waves in the morning, easing off in the afternoon with a cross-off breeze and 4-foot surf.
Now, mark your calendar for Monday the 13th. This is a beast. We’ve got a massive 18-foot SW groundswell backed by a fresh offshore breeze. The combined energy levels are absolutely through the roof (16597 to 19077). This is a serious, expert-only groundswell. It will work best on the point or reef to handle that long period. Long-range, so stay tuned, but it has the potential to be an all-timer.
Following that, Tuesday the 14th is still a big day for the experienced folks with 10-foot SSW swell and moderate offshores (3835 energy). Wednesday the 15th also offers clean, sizable waves for those who know what they’re doing.
From the 16th it starts to fade with smaller swell and onshore breezes, so get your sessions in early in the week.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8376 | 5222 | 4311 | 5507 | 6486 | 4643 | 2563 | 1244 | 862 | 472 | 603 | 897 | 773 | 1702 | 2499 | 1571 | 1028 | 677 | 886 | 566 | 536 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:16AM2.27m | 3:05PM1.65m | 3:44AM2.21m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.77m | 9:04PM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2606 | 1736 | 1944 | 5507 | 6486 | 4643 | 2563 | 1244 | 862 | 472 | 603 | 897 | 773 | 1702 | 2499 | 1571 | 1028 | 677 | 886 | 566 | 536 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | SSE 15 | S 16 | SSE 15 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSW 12 | — | SW 22 | SW 14 | SSE 18 | — | SE 5 | SW 19 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 47 | 129 | 79 | — | 47 | 23 | 4 | 177 | — | 123 | 407 | 30 | — | 6 | 219 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | ESE 4 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | SE 16 | ESE 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 8376 | 5222 | 4311 | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 57 | 582 | 528 | 129 | 226 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 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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