Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little corner of the coast. We’ve got a decent run of swell coming through, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The standout is going to be a serious pulse of energy that’ll have the experienced crew grinning from ear to ear, but there’s a long wait for it.

The first proper surf kicks off on Friday the 17th of July. Early on, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell delivering some serious energy (2033). The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 3 mph, keeping things clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s a powerful wave. By Friday afternoon, the wind swings to a glassy offshore from the SW, and the swell drops to 6ft, still with that 16-second period (1654). It’s still serious, clean, and powerful.

The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so just the usual wetsuit.

Into Saturday the 18th, the swell backs off to 4ft in the morning (639), still from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but less powerful. Saturday afternoon sees a drop to 4ft (451) with glassy conditions – a good time for the less experienced to get amongst it. Sunday the 19th has small 3ft swell (330) and more glassy conditions, perfect for a longboard if you’re itching for a paddle.

From Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd, the swell hovers between 2ft and 4ft, with periods varying from 12 to 16 seconds. The energy is low to moderate (217 to 530). The wind is mostly cross-off, keeping things clean, but it’s nothing to write home about. A noteworthy change comes on Thursday the 23rd, with a 6ft SW swell (1480) and a 14-second period, pushed by a gentle offshore from the WSW. This is a return to quality, with "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers."

Now for the big one. Friday the 24th of July is the absolute standout. The morning brings a massive 16ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 12756. The wind is a gentle offshore from the W, keeping the face clean. This is "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers" only – absolutely not for anyone who isn’t confident in big, heavy water. The afternoon holds at 15ft (9884) with the same offshore wind. This is a serious, serious swell.

After that big pulse, the surf settles back down. Saturday the 25th has 6ft (1074) with a cross-off wind, and Sunday the 26th sees 4ft (701) with a clean offshore. The energy is moderate. Monday the 27th brings back a 6ft swell (1289) with a cross-off, but Tuesday the 28th kicks up again with a 13ft SW swell (10317) and a strong cross-off wind – this is big, but the wind is choppy, making it less appealing. By Wednesday the 29th, the swell is 6ft (1047), but a strong offshore wind of 25 mph will make it hard to paddle into.

The last few days of the month and into August see a run of smaller, less clean surf, with a final spike on the 31st of July with a 4ft, 18-second period swell (1340) and a moderate offshore wind, giving one last shot for experienced surfers.

So, the pick of the fortnight is without a doubt Friday the 24th of July. If you’re an expert, that’s your day for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful waves. The next best is the first Friday and Saturday (17th and 18th) for a powerful, clean groundswell that’s a notch down in size. For the rest of the crew, the glassy days on the 18th and 19th will be the most fun.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Energy kJ
2027
1654
924
639
451
219
164
158
150
326
174
211
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209
241
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1480
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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0
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10
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High Tide
2:07PM1.87m
2:55AM2.40m
3:03PM1.95m
3:31AM2.34m
3:56PM1.99m
4:06AM2.24m
4:48PM1.99m
4:40AM2.10m
5:40PM1.96m
5:12AM1.95m
6:35PM1.90m
5:44AM1.79m
7:37PM1.83m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.26m
9:14AM0.54m
9:05PM0.36m
9:53AM0.40m
9:51PM0.49m
10:31AM0.31m
10:37PM0.65m
11:09AM0.27m
11:22PM0.82m
11:48AM0.28m
00:10AM0.99m
12:28PM0.34m
1:06AM1.15m
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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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