Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 8,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of action coming up, but it kicks off with a bit of a wildcard. Thursday the 10th sees a serious 10ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (5419), but the wind is a cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean but pretty heavy. This is definitely experienced surfers only territory, and with the tide potentially being an issue, it’s not the best starting point for the average punter.
Friday the 11th morning is a better bet. The swell drops a touch to 8ft from the SW, still a long 15-second period, and the energy is still strong (2307). That light cross-off breeze will keep things clean. It’s a solid option for the more experienced crew.
The real standout, though, is looking like Monday the 21st. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and the conditions are absolutely prime. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the combined energy is pumping at 4198. That’s the kind of afternoon you dream about – clean, powerful, and with a bit of size. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Before that, Wednesday the 23rd is also a cracker for the big-wave hunters. We’re talking an 12ft SW swell with a 17-second period, energy hitting 6471, and a clean offshore wind. That’s expert territory, but for those who can handle it, it’s a serious session.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises there. For Apollo Bay, a beach and point setup, these long-period SW swells will be lining up nicely, especially on the point when the wind plays ball.
One thing to note: the wind gets a bit ugly around the 24th and 25th, with a cross-onshore kicking up chop, so we’ll be looking at the earlier part of the run for the best waves.
The biggest gap in quality is the middle of the first week, from Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th, where the swell drops right off and the wind is all over the shop. It’s a bit of a lull, but it doesn’t last long.
So, for my money, the best bet is the glassy afternoon on the 21st. Keep an eye on the 23rd, too, if you’ve got the nerve.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2392 | 2307 | 3178 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1169 | 906 | 674 | 355 | 221 | 149 | 2059 | 1972 | 2557 | 2056 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.87m | 11:23AM1.61m | 00:17AM1.97m | 12:30PM1.85m | 00:56AM2.06m | 1:20PM2.08m | 1:32AM2.11m | 2:03PM2.25m | 2:04AM2.12m | 2:41PM2.36m | 2:34AM2.10m | 3:17PM2.38m | 3:03AM2.04m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:54AM0.97m | 5:43PM0.62m | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:42PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.53m | 7:45AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.52m | 8:17AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.59m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2392 | 2307 | 3178 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1169 | 906 | 674 | 355 | 221 | 149 | 1058 | 1972 | 2557 | 2056 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | — | — | SW 26 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 19 | 36 | 49 | 875 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | — | — | S 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | W 4 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 36 | 2059 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 74 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 57 | 57 | 655 | 528 | 57 |
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