
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,060 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a squiz at what's comin' down for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a classic winter run – we've got a solid pulse of SW groundswell that fills in and pulses, with some windows of offshore wind to keep it clean. The standout period is without a doubt the middle of the second week, but there's plenty to get excited about before then too.
First up, Monday the 3rd of August. We're looking at a moderate 4ft southwest swell with a 14-second period. The onshore breeze is a bit fresh at 16 mph, so it's not gonna be picture-perfect, but the energy is there – combined energy is 913 (moderate). The real action kicks off later in the week. From Wednesday afternoon the 5th, the swell cleans right up. You've got a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. That's the recipe for some excellent, clean waves. The combined energy hits 2100 (strong). This is a good one for experienced surfers – the size is up there, so it's not for the groms.
Thursday the 6th drops off a bit in size, down to 2ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That 16-second period is very long, meaning those sets will have serious push and be nice and lined up, especially at the point. The energy is low though, at 384 (weak). Friday the 7th is similar, with a 5ft SW swell and glassy afternoon conditions – a real treat for a session on the point.
The weekend of the 8th and 9th gets a bit messy with a strong cross-shore wind on Saturday, but Sunday the 9th sees a return of offshore wind, albeit a bit fresh at 19 mph. The swell is a modest 4ft to 4ft, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.
Now, here's the one you've been waiting for. The week starting Monday the 10th of August is where it's at. Monday afternoon sees a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a solid 2173 (strong). Tuesday the 11th afternoon is a beauty too – 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. Wednesday the 12th afternoon is a cracker: 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 3933 (strong). This is expert-level sizing, but the conditions are set to be excellent.
Then we hit the big stuff. Thursday the 13th of August is a grom-killer. The swell jumps to 13ft in the morning and 16ft in the afternoon, with a 16-second period. The combined energy goes through the roof to 14143 (very strong). This is a serious, serious swell. The wind is cross-offshore, so it will be clean, but this is strictly for the big-wave chargers. The same goes for Saturday the 15th – 10ft SW swell with a 19-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. That's going to be a freight train of energy at the point, but again, experts only.
The absolute peak, the standout of the whole outlook, is Monday the 17th of August. We've got a 15ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined energy is 11599 (very strong). The report calls it "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a long way out, but the signs are incredible.
The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.
Alright, after all that madness, the swell backs right off into Tuesday the 18th, with a 4ft SW swell and a gentle offshore wind. A good one to recover on.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
949 | 736 | 1566 | 724 | 2228 | 1509 | 897 | 569 | 1514 | 354 | 248 | 362 | 388 | 940 | 666 | 1185 | 929 | 894 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:16AM2.17m | 3:40PM1.94m | 3:40AM2.10m | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 6:41PM1.95m | 5:22AM1.77m | 7:49PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:36AM0.48m | 9:35PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.69m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 11:37AM0.15m | 00:09AM1.14m | 12:20PM0.18m | 1:06AM1.29m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
949 | 736 | 552 | 724 | 1149 | 762 | 488 | 109 | 79 | 354 | 248 | 362 | 314 | 940 | 666 | 1185 | 929 | 894 | 551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | S 8 | SE 7 | S 7 |
4 | 177 | 377 | 192 | 165 | 149 | 150 | 171 | 297 | 57 | 33 | 22 | 388 | 137 | 409 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 4 | 68 | — | — | — | 45 | 210 | 93 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 9 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 |
5 | 6 | 1566 | — | 2228 | 1509 | 897 | 569 | 1514 | — | 19 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 196 |
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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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