Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.7° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 17,260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s on the table for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a nice little window opening up this Friday afternoon, the 7th of August. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. That’s the kind of setup that’ll have you grinning. The energy is solid, sitting at 1099, and the conditions are set to be very good. This is a standout – not huge, but clean and fun for a beginner-plus surfer.

Saturday morning, the 8th, sees a bump in size to 4ft from the SW, but the wind swings north and goes cross-shore at 12 mph, putting a bit of chop on it. The energy drops a bit to 813, and the quality takes a hit. The afternoon is similar, just lighter wind. It’s still surfable, but not as glassy as Friday.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Light rain, strong onshore and cross-shore winds, and the swell drops right off to under 3ft. Energy is weak at 428. Don’t bother.

Then Monday the 10th gets interesting. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, with a very long 19-second period, and the energy surges to 1988. The wind is offshore by the afternoon, a fresh 19 mph from the WSW, making it clean. But the tide or conditions make it a bit marginal. This is a big, powerful groundswell – that very long period means it’ll be better on the point than the beach, where it might break a bit too straight. Still, it’s a quality wave for the experienced.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a letdown, with the swell dropping to 5ft and the period back to 14 seconds. The wind is offshore, keeping it clean, but the energy is moderate at 911. It’s okay, but nothing special.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is the real beast. The swell hits 13ft from the WSW, with a 17-second period and an insane energy of 12647. That’s proper, serious power. The wind is strong offshore at 28 mph in the afternoon, so it’ll be clean but very, very hard to paddle into. This is strictly for experts. The morning is a bit more manageable with 16 mph offshore wind, but still, 13ft is big. If you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th keep the big stuff going. Swells are 10ft from the SW, with periods of 15-17 seconds, and clean offshore winds all day. Energy is in the 3000-4500 range. Excellent for experienced surfers, but still too big for most.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell drop back to 8ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the SE, making it choppy. The energy is still high, but the quality suffers.

The second week, from the 17th to the 22nd, is a slow fade. Swells hover around 3ft to 5ft, with periods of 13-16 seconds, but the winds are a mixed bag. The best window in that run is Friday the 21st afternoon, with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and an energy of 933. It’s a very good, small-wave option. The rest of the week is mostly marginal, with onshore or cross-shore winds.

Overall, the standout is Friday the 7th for the glassy, clean conditions, and Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th for the big, powerful, expert-level groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.6
SW
16
1.1
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20
1.7
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19
1.6
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17
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1098
813
763
536
328
219
1030
1988
1579
5674
911
813
1431
9870
2355
9995
4791
3729
2424
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
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20
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15
N
20
NNE
25
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25
SW
30
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High Tide
6:41PM1.95m
5:22AM1.77m
7:49PM1.89m
5:59AM1.68m
9:15PM1.87m
6:52AM1.57m
10:40PM1.93m
8:40AM1.47m
11:47PM2.03m
10:50AM1.52m
00:38AM2.14m
12:14PM1.69m
1:20AM2.23m
Low Tide
00:09AM1.14m
12:20PM0.18m
1:06AM1.29m
1:16PM0.26m
2:53AM1.40m
2:32PM0.36m
5:03AM1.33m
4:09PM0.42m
6:12AM1.17m
5:31PM0.42m
6:58AM0.96m
6:35PM0.39m
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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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