Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.8° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 13th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 15th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 15th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.

The forecast starts with a bit of a flat spell, so don’t get too excited just yet. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with a messy cross-shore breeze and pretty average waves – the combined energy is weak at 810. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 14th cleans up nicely with some light offshore wind from the west, but the swell is tiny, only 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is low (252). It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. A big pulse of SW swell rolls in, pushing 13ft with a solid 13-second period. The energy jumps massively to 7933. This is serious, powerful stuff. The wind is fresh offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean, but let’s be real – at this size, it’s strictly for experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 17th is a nice little reset. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft in the morning, still with a clean cross-off breeze from the southwest. The energy is moderate at 1644. It’s excellent for experienced surfers and the conditions are clean. This is a solid window for anyone with some chops.

Friday the 18th is a real standout. The morning has a long-period SW groundswell at 3ft with an incredible 18-second period. Energy is moderate (1167). It’s clean and glassy, and this long period will wrap beautifully around the point. But the real hero is Friday afternoon: the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the WNW. The energy jumps to 1596. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. This is the pick of the first week for anyone looking for quality, clean waves with proper push. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get it early.

The following week holds more promise. Monday the 21st afternoon looks exceptional for experts – a big 15ft WSW swell hits with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore. The energy is enormous at 8631. If you’re an expert with a big-wave gun, this is your window.

But if I had to pick the absolute best on offer across the whole forecast, it’s Thursday the 24th. The morning sees 10ft of SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and it’s glassy – zero wind. Energy is massive at 5705. The afternoon stays glassy with 8ft and an 18-second period. This is a true standout. That long period will make it a bit fat and straight at the beach, but for the point break and reefs around Apollo Bay, it’ll be an absolute dream. Perfect, clean, powerful – this is the one to circle on your calendar.

Keep an eye on the last day, the 28th of September. There’s a 16ft monster predicted, but it’s likely too big for this break, with a light onshore breeze. Might be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

So, bottom line: a slow start, but the middle and end of the period have some absolute crackers. Stay calm, read the tides, and don’t sleep on that Thursday the 24th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.1
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7
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
2.5
SW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
975
809
674
355
218
173
119
6122
4718
5524
3887
3700
2736
1644
1110
1095
607
1591
1229
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
15
W
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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off
off
off
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cross-off
High Tide
1:32AM2.11m
2:03PM2.25m
2:04AM2.12m
2:41PM2.36m
2:34AM2.10m
3:17PM2.38m
3:03AM2.04m
3:51PM2.34m
3:30AM1.96m
4:25PM2.23m
3:55AM1.85m
5:01PM2.08m
Low Tide
7:45AM0.36m
8:10PM0.52m
8:17AM0.23m
8:47PM0.54m
8:47AM0.16m
9:22PM0.59m
9:18AM0.14m
9:54PM0.68m
9:47AM0.17m
10:25PM0.79m
10:17AM0.24m
10:55PM0.92m
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12
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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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