Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 10,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 6s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at Apollo Bay. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it’s not all smooth sailing. A lot of this period is for the experienced crew only, especially the first weekend. Then it drops right off for a long, quiet spell before things look like they might pick up again into the start of September.
The action starts this Friday, 21st August. We’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell from the WSW, with a very long 15-second period, pushing a heap of energy. The wind is a moderate offshore from the west, keeping things clean but powerful. This is excellent for experienced surfers, so the beginners should sit this one out - it’s a lot of water moving. Saturday 22nd is the standout. The swell jumps up to 16ft in the morning and settles to a still-big 15ft in the afternoon. Combined energy is massive, with clean offshore winds. This is exceptional, but expert-only stuff - over 8ft, it gets real serious real quick. Sunday 23rd backs off a bit to 6-7ft, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a very long 16-second period. Much more manageable for the experienced intermediate, though that long period might be a bit straight at the beach.
Then comes a dry spell. From Monday 24th through to Saturday 30th, the swell winds down and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, turning conditions poor. There are a few days with a little waist-to-chest high swell, but the wind just messes it up. From the 29th to the 31st, it’s essentially flat or blown out. That’s about a 7-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
Finally, we get a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday 1st September, the morning is glassy with a light 3-4ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds). It’s small but clean, and you might find a fun one if you’re patient. The uptick continues into Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd September, with the swell building back to 6ft and the wind staying favourable. By Friday 4th September, we see a more promising swell (7-8ft, 18-second period from the WNW) with gentle offshore winds and big energy. That’s a promising long-range call for the experienced surfer, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year around here.
If you’re after a paddle, the absolute best is Saturday 22nd August for the big-wave crew. For the average surfer, Sunday 23rd and Friday 4th September look the most user-friendly, but the 4th is a long way out so don’t book the day off yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 452 | 3715 | 3420 | 8055 | 10260 | 8713 | 2263 | 1307 | 1929 | 1246 | 810 | 721 | 543 | 621 | 431 | 1736 | 4681 | 3136 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:59AM1.78m | 6:35PM1.86m | 5:23AM1.65m | 7:37PM1.74m | 5:45AM1.53m | 9:07PM1.67m | 6:06AM1.41m | 10:43PM1.71m | 7:14AM1.29m | 11:50PM1.81m | 10:52AM1.33m | 00:32AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.95m | 11:34AM0.32m | 00:08AM1.11m | 12:11PM0.44m | 00:56AM1.26m | 12:56PM0.56m | 3:19AM1.37m | 2:08PM0.69m | 6:21AM1.29m | 4:01PM0.74m | 6:44AM1.17m | 5:21PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 452 | 516 | 701 | 1611 | 2723 | 2680 | 2263 | 1307 | 1929 | 1246 | 810 | 721 | 543 | 621 | 357 | 1736 | 682 | 919 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SW 6 | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SSW 7 | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 33 | 168 | — | 22 | 72 | 306 | 679 | — | — | — | 15 | 50 | 172 | 381 | — | 151 | — | 215 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | SW 17 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 4 | 284 | — | — | 115 | — | 90 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3715 | 3420 | 8055 | 10260 | 8713 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 431 | 424 | 4681 | 3136 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 240 | 57 | 375 | 182 | 0 |
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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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