Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.9° C
1.2° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 14,567 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 14th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Hey crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Apollo Bay is cooking up for the next couple weeks. This spot is a beach and point break that loves a south-west swell, and it’s pretty consistent, so we got plenty to chew on.

We kick off this Thursday morning, July 9th, with a beauty. The wind is dead glass out of the north at just 3 mph, and there’s a solid 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. Energy is moderate (729), and the water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s gonna be clean, lined-up, and just a treat. That’s the first real standout. The afternoon turns onshore out of the east, so get your session in early.

Friday the 10th stays solid morning and afternoon, with 4ft to 4ft SW groundswell under a light cross-off breeze. Clean conditions, easy paddling – a great day for the intermediate crew with that long period shaping things up nicely.

Saturday the 11th is a bust. Strong NNW winds hitting 22 mph and the swell dropping to 3ft with poor conditions. Sunday the 12th is a big one, for experts only. The morning has 8ft SW swell with a stiff 25 mph offshore – clean but a mission. The afternoon jumps to a massive 13ft SW swell (8152 energy) with strong offshore winds. That’s serious power, for experienced surfers only.

Monday the 13th stays big. Morning sees 8ft SW swell, but the afternoon is the real highlight: a 20ft WSW swell with offshore winds. That’s enormous (14519 energy), expert territory, and the point will likely handle it. Tuesday the 14th is another big one, 12ft to 18ft SW/WSW swell, still offshore but strong – same deal, for the brave.

By Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, the swell drops to 8ft and then 4ft, but the wind turns cross-shore and cross-onshore, so quality suffers. We hit a bit of a dry spell for clean waves.

Then, Saturday the 18th turns it around. Morning brings a 6ft SW swell with glassy conditions – that’s going to be clean, fun, and not too crazy. The afternoon is even glassier with a light 5ft SSW swell. This is the other true standout – two back-to-back glassy windows with good energy.

The following week (July 19th to 22nd) is smaller, with 3ft to 6ft swell, mostly clean cross-off winds, but nothing that’s going to set the world on fire. Good for a log or a fun cruisy session.

Finally, look ahead to Thursday the 23rd. That morning and afternoon look promising: an 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell (17 and 16 seconds) with clean cross-off winds. That’s a big, powerful, long-period swell – excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, that long period can make beach breaks a bit straight, so the point might be your best bet.

Friday the 24th sees the swell hold at 8ft, but a cross-onshore wind from the SE puts a damper on it. Overall, Apollo Bay has some absolute gems if you time it right.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wed
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Period (s)
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SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.6
SW
12
2.5
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14
4
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13
5
WSW
13
2.3
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16
6
WSW
13
3.5
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15
3.5
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17
5.5
WSW
16
4.5
SW
15
2.5
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15
2.2
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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724
606
1215
714
574
418
305
347
694
2886
5603
8425
2484
11548
4578
6554
14567
9299
2721
2089
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
N
5
E
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
30
WNW
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WNW
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SSE
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High Tide
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
10:38AM1.55m
00:50AM2.30m
11:59AM1.64m
Low Tide
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
6:21AM1.22m
5:30PM0.21m
7:10AM1.07m
6:31PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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