
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s talk about Apollo Bay.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not all for the faint-hearted. The first real action fires up on Sunday, July 26th, with a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in on an 11-second period. The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 12 mph, so the beach and point setup at Apollo Bay will be looking clean and powerful. The combined swell energy is strong at 2010, so this is a good one for experienced surfers only – beginners, give this one a miss. It’s a standout for the early period.
Sunday afternoon drops a bit in size to 4ft from the SSW, but still with that offshore breeze, though the energy drops off a bit. Monday the 27th keeps things going with a 4ft to 4ft SW swell, cross-off wind, and the energy picks up nicely to 869 on the Monday afternoon, making for some very clean, fun waves. This is a solid run for the intermediate surfer.
Now, Tuesday the 28th sees the wind swing NNW and pick up to 19 mph, making the conditions a bit more challenging. The swell is around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind is strong and the energy is high on Tuesday afternoon at 1326, but it’s a bit of a battle. Wednesday the 29th is where things get serious. We’ve got a 16ft SW swell on a 15-second period hitting Wednesday afternoon, with a fresh offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 12829, which is extreme. This is a big, heavy groundswell and only for the most experienced. The point break will be handling it best, but it’s a full-on day.
After that, it settles down a bit. Thursday the 30th has a 4ft SW swell in the morning with a moderate offshore, clean and nice. The afternoon sees a 10ft SW swell come through, but it’s a bit messier with cross-off wind. Friday the 31st is a good day for a relaxed session, with 4ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions.
The real standout for the second week is Saturday, August 1st. The morning starts with a 4ft SW groundswell, but the afternoon is where it’s at: 6ft SW, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind. The combined energy is 1950, and it’s gonna be clean and powerful. Perfect for intermediates and above. This is the best day on offer.
After that, Sunday the 2nd goes a bit flat with cross-shore winds and a 5ft SW swell, but it’s not great. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a bit hit-and-miss, with some clean moments but nothing special. The 5th of August shapes up well again with a 5ft SW swell and gentle offshore wind, clean and fun. The 6th continues that with 5ft SW and light winds.
The last few days of the window, the 7th to the 10th of August, drop right off. The swell gets small, around 3ft to 4ft, and the winds are all over the place. The 7th has a glassy morning but only 3ft, and it’s pretty weak. The 10th of August sees a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a long 21-second period and cross-shore wind, making it a messy, difficult option.
Overall, the best bets are Sunday the 26th for the big stuff, and Saturday the 1st of August for the glassy, clean power. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is your friend.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2212 | 1456 | 375 | 334 | 288 | 529 | 833 | 612 | 1326 | 1784 | 2270 | 10190 | 5005 | 628 | 2496 | 680 | 472 | 380 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02PM1.80m | 7:34AM1.41m | 11:14PM1.86m | 9:13AM1.34m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM1.33m | 3:17PM0.56m | 6:03AM1.28m | 4:30PM0.58m | 6:59AM1.19m | 5:31PM0.57m | 7:32AM1.10m | 6:22PM0.53m | 7:59AM0.99m | 7:06PM0.50m | 8:24AM0.87m | 7:46PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
887 | 543 | 375 | 334 | 288 | 529 | 833 | 612 | 1326 | 1784 | 2270 | 861 | 552 | 628 | 416 | 680 | 472 | 380 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 16 | WSW 12 | — | S 14 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
27 | 11 | 26 | 39 | 134 | 340 | 19 | 203 | — | 16 | — | 1741 | 862 | 230 | 137 | 22 | 72 | 241 | 272 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | SW 13 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 45 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
2212 | 1456 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1256 | 10190 | 5005 | — | 2496 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 389 | 396 | 0 | 673 | 1243 | 57 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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