Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 16,052 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Looking at the next couple of weeks for Apollo Bay, and it's a story of a serious pulse of swell, then a long wait for the next one. We've got a major window of pumping surf coming up, but it's for the experienced crew only.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday, the 23rd of July. The swell is building from the SW, and by the morning, it's a solid 15ft beast with a 14-second period. The combined energy is massive at 10,027 (moderate to strong wave energy), and we've got offshore winds from the WSW. This is exceptional surf, but at that size, it's strictly for experts. The afternoon holds even bigger at 16ft, and the energy jumps to 12,114, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, making it a bit of a handful. Friday, the 24th, is the standout. The swell holds at a massive 16ft from the SW, the period stretches to 15 seconds, and the energy is a staggering 15,871 (moderate to strong wave energy). It's overhead and then some. The offshore wind from the west keeps it clean, but this is a beast for the big-wave chargers only. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 58°.

Saturday the 25th eases a touch, with 13ft swell in the morning and a solid 12ft in the afternoon, still from the SW. The wind is offshore, so it's clean, but it's still big and powerful. Sunday the 26th sees a massive drop, with the swell down to 5ft, and the energy is weak at 504 (weak energy). That's the end of the first big run.

After that, there's a long gap. The next real standout doesn't come until Sunday, the 2nd of August. The swell is a modest 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, and the energy is only 762 (weak energy). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it should be clean. It's a long-period groundswell, so it might be better for the point break setup of Apollo Bay, as it can be a bit straight for the beach. There's a brief window on Monday the 3rd of August, with a 10ft WSW swell, but the wind is a strong 22 mph cross-offshore, so it's a mess. The best bet in that second week is Tuesday the 4th of August morning, with a 8ft SW swell and a 17-second period, offshore winds from the NW, and clean conditions. The energy is 3,275 (moderate wave energy). It's a solid, clean swell, but nothing like the peak of the first week.

Honestly, the whole second week is a lot of small, weak energy, or strong winds ruining the shape. Crowds are a possibility at Apollo Bay, as it's a relatively consistent spot. But for most of the second week, you're better off waiting for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7779
9339
9047
10663
9730
7479
5433
3887
2430
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423
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389
919
1558
2075
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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35
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25
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High Tide
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
9:13AM1.34m
00:12AM1.95m
10:53AM1.35m
00:56AM2.05m
Low Tide
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
6:03AM1.28m
4:30PM0.58m
6:59AM1.19m
5:31PM0.57m
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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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