Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Victoria – Cape Otway, Australia)
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Surf Break: Apollo Bay
Photo credit: Johannes Huntjens
Surf Break: Apollo Bay
| Name: | Apollo Bay |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: W |
Apollo Bay in Cape Otway is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the west. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves Best around low tide when the tide is rising. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Apollo Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This chart shows the range of swells directed at Apollo Bay through an average year. It... (show all text)
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Also see Apollo Bay surf quality by season and Apollo Bay surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Victoria - Cape Otway surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Apollo Bay
Visitor Reviews of Apollo Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Apollo Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Marengo | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Boneyards | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Castle Cove | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kennet Rivermouth/Point | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sawmills | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Apollo Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5407 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5434 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5567 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5624 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5943 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Apollo Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Apollo Bay, Australia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Loutit Bay, Australia | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Campbell, Australia | 37 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Warrnambool, Australia | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Geelong, Australia | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Apollo Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 130 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 149 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 154 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 157 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 187 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Apollo Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Apollo Bay (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Colac (Australia) | 30 mi |
| Third closest city location | Anglesea (Australia) | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Geelong West (Australia) | 57 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Geelong (Australia) | 58 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Apollo Bay is Avalon Airport (AVV) in Australia, 106 km (66 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Apollo Bay is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), also in Australia, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Third is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Australia, 157 km (98 miles) away.
- Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Australia is 158 km (98 miles) away.
- Albury Airport (ABX), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Apollo Bay and is 417 km (259 miles) away.
