Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
13.9°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 12,980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like Apollo Bay is the only spot showing on the radar for the next 16 days, so let’s get into it.

We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not a straight shot – there’s a bit of everything in there. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is only a touch above average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The first real action hits us on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning’s looking clean as with a light offshore breeze from the WSW and a 4ft SW groundswell, period a very long 18 seconds. That super-long period will push through nicely at this beach and point setup, giving some proper shape. Combined swell energy is strong at 1272. By the afternoon, the wind picks up but stays offshore, and the swell bumps to 6ft with a 17-second period – excellent for experienced surfers, that’s a standout session for the confident crew.

Wednesday the 9th brings a big jump – 12ft of SW groundswell with a 19-second period in the morning. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph, so it’s clean but that size is only for experts. Combined energy is massive at 14498. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but on a Wednesday with that size, you might have it more to yourself. The afternoon holds similar size but the energy drops a bit.

Thursday the 10th stays in the 10-12ft range, still a serious SW groundswell, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean though the quality is a bit ordinary for the size. Friday the 11th drops to 7ft in the morning with a 14-second period and near-calm conditions – excellent for experienced surfers again.

Saturday the 12th is a real gem. Morning glass-off with no wind at all, 7ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds, combined energy at 1782. The afternoon is glassy again, 6ft. That’s a standout day – clean, long-period, and manageable size for solid intermediates up. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth the paddle.

Sunday the 13th sees some drop-off with lighter 5ft to 4ft swell and moderate cross-off wind, nothing special. The following week kicks off with a small window on Monday the 14th – 3ft with offshore wind, but combined energy is down to 299, weak.

The real standout for the second week looks to be Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon brings a solid 12ft WSW groundswell with a 12-second period, combined energy at 5198, and clean cross-off winds –“excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” says it all. This is one to circle if you’ve got the skills. The following day, Sunday the 20th, holds 6-7ft with solid offshore wind all day, another strong run.

Later into the 22nd, the morning offers glassy conditions with 6ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds – clean and inviting, but the 23rd finishes with lighter 4-6ft and a fresh cross-off breeze.

For the beginners, keep an eye on the 4ft Tuesday the 8th morning session, but most of the bigger days are over 5ft, and anything over 8ft is expert-only. The long-period swells are best at the point here, so that’s a plus.

That’s the rundown – get out there when you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
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1.2
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
19
3.5
SW
18
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
881
1915
4263
8044
7452
8697
5702
4073
2246
1761
2594
2905
1761
1381
1432
942
631
418
269
179
73
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
5
W
5
SSW
10
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5
N
0
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5
SE
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
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25
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25
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cross-off
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
10:19PM1.79m
9:33AM1.43m
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
Low Tide
2:18PM0.59m
4:53AM1.19m
4:21PM0.66m
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
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Temp °C
13
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Feels °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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