Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.3° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Apollo Bay, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are a bit average, so hang tight—the good stuff kicks in later.

Right now, Wednesday the 16th, the swell is a chunky 10 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period. The energy is pumping through (3804), but it’s blowing cross-off at 12 mph. That’s clean enough, but the conditions are marginal—maybe a bit tricky with the tide. For beginners, this is too big; it’s pushing into expert territory. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Thursday the 17th, the swell drops to 7 ft, still SSW, period 14 seconds. Morning is cross-off with a gentle breeze, but arvo is where it’s at: offshore wind at 12 mph, the swell a tidy 6 ft, and clean lines. This is a solid session for someone who knows what they’re doing—moderate energy (1329) but clean.

Friday the 18th is a real standout. Morning has a 7 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds—very long period, so at Apollo Bay’s beach and point setup, look for the point to handle it best. Moderate offshore wind from the WNW in the arvo, swell still 7 ft, and the energy is stacked (1962). The guide says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week.

Saturday the 19th is another belter. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the WSW, 13 seconds. The energy is massive (5457). Offshore wind all day—12 mph in the morning, 12 mph in the arvo. Experts only, but it’s gonna be pumping and clean. This is your other standout.

Sunday the 20th, the swell eases right back to 4 ft, and the wind gets punchy—22 mph from the NNW in the morning, dropping to 19 mph from the W in the arvo. It’s clean but weak (676 energy). Not much to get excited about.

Monday the 21st, the swell builds back to 6 ft SW, period 14 seconds, moderate energy (1424). Cross-off wind, clean—decent if you’re keen. Tuesday the 22nd, the swell hits 10 ft again, this time from the SSW with a 16-second period, massive energy (5109-5441). The Tuesday arvo is offshore with a gentle breeze—excellent for the crew with the right skills.

Wednesday the 23rd, things get messy. The wind swings onshore from the ENE, the swell still a solid 7 ft SW, but it’s cross-on and choppy. The end of the run is now: from the 24th through the 25th, the swell drops to under 3 ft, and the wind goes onshore or glassy. Minimal energy (299-391). Friday the 25th morning is glassy with a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW, but it’s not enough to surf properly.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th sees the swell return to 4-6 ft SW, with very long periods (17-19 seconds). The wind is cross or offshore, and the energy picks up to 2169. There’s good conditions for experienced surfers on the 27th arvo—offshore and clean.

Monday the 28th is glassy with a 5 ft SW swell, but only moderate energy (836). It’s nice but small. The rest of the week into October 1st stays in the 4-6 ft range, with clean offshore winds and moderate energy. The 1st of October arvo looks excellent for the more skilled crew, with a 6 ft SW swell and solid offshore.

There’s a bit of a flat gap between the 23rd and 26th, but nothing you can’t wait out. The real standouts are Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th—big, clean, and powerful. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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3
SSW
15
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SSW
15
2.5
SW
15
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
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14
1.3
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14
2.5
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12
1.9
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14
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
3
SSW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3784
3487
2736
1644
1329
1667
2347
1958
1382
4351
3241
441
676
659
1849
1387
2680
2736
5027
5419
3531
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
30
NW
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20
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10
NNW
35
NNW
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20
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20
SW
20
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15
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20
SSW
15
SSW
15
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High Tide
3:51PM2.34m
3:30AM1.96m
4:25PM2.23m
3:55AM1.85m
5:01PM2.08m
4:19AM1.74m
5:40PM1.92m
4:42AM1.62m
6:30PM1.75m
5:04AM1.50m
7:51PM1.62m
5:31AM1.37m
9:46PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.68m
9:47AM0.17m
10:25PM0.79m
10:17AM0.24m
10:55PM0.92m
10:47AM0.34m
11:27PM1.05m
11:20AM0.47m
00:06AM1.19m
11:58AM0.63m
1:28AM1.30m
12:58PM0.80m
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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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