Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 2.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's happening at Apollo Bay. We've got a proper run of swell on the way, but it's a mixed bag with some solid, clean windows and some real heavy hitters that'll only be for the brave.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. We've got a 6ft southwest swell rolling in, with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong (1457), and it's clean, but at this size, it's more for the experienced crew. Thursday morning is a bit of a letdown with a drop to 2ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping things clean. Friday morning looks promising—5ft of southwest swell with a long 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and plenty of energy (1094). It's a great option for a solid session.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th of August, the afternoon brings a big jump: 12ft of southwest swell, an 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is huge (8591). This is expert territory, no question. But if you're looking for a standout, the real gem is on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning is a no-go—25ft is just too big for this spot—but the afternoon is exceptional. You've got 15ft of southwest swell with an 18-second period, a gentle offshore wind, and a massive energy reading (10917). It's going to be a big, powerful, and clean ride for those who can handle it. That's the one to circle. The following Saturday morning, the 15th, also looks excellent: 10ft from the southwest, a 19-second period, and a light offshore. Another top-tier session for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell backs off a bit, but Sunday the 16th of August morning is a treat—6ft of swell with a glassy, dead-calm wind. Perfect conditions for a ripping session. Things drop off a little into the next week, but there's still some clean, rideable swell on the 18th and 20th.
So, bottom line: if you're an expert, you're in for a treat around the 10th and 13th. For everyone else, Friday the 7th and Sunday the 16th are your best bets for clean, fun waves. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 290 | 248 | 299 | 1797 | 976 | 640 | 1199 | 813 | 684 | 536 | 328 | 180 | 1071 | 2174 | 1860 | 1654 | 911 | 874 | 743 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 11:37AM0.15m | 00:09AM1.14m | 12:20PM0.18m | 1:06AM1.29m | 1:16PM0.26m | 2:53AM1.40m | 2:32PM0.36m | 5:03AM1.33m | 4:09PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 148 | 248 | 299 | 594 | 976 | 640 | 1199 | 813 | 684 | 536 | 328 | 180 | 1071 | 2174 | 1860 | 1654 | 911 | 874 | 743 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | S 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SW 6 | — | — | ENE 5 | SW 18 | ENE 6 | WSW 14 | — | SSW 8 | E 10 | — | E 11 | WSW 22 |
| kJ | 290 | 33 | 22 | 140 | 35 | 427 | 12 | — | — | 15 | 51 | 25 | 362 | — | 404 | 7 | — | 10 | 308 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 11 | E 9 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 57 | 33 | 2 | 43 | 96 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 143 | 10 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | SSW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 37 | 1797 | — | — | — | 24 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 58 | — | 933 | 800 | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 39 | 18 | 74 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
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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).
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