Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
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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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 15,529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 4th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up for Apollo Bay, but it’s a mixed bag—some real clean sessions and a couple of absolute monsters for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The pattern sets in from Friday 28 August with a decent SW groundswell. Friday morning sees 5ft of SW swell with a long 18-second period, and a light offshore W breeze at 9 mph. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, no surprises there. The wave energy is strong (1525). This is proper groundswell with long gaps between sets, so paddling out won’t be a slog, but it’s pushing into experienced territory at that size. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so that long period might break a bit straight on the beach, but the point should handle it well. Crowds are possible here, but not swarming. Friday afternoon holds similar size and quality, wind swapping to a cross-off SW breeze.

Saturday 29 August steps down a touch to 4ft SW, still clean with a WSW offshore breeze morning and afternoon. The energy drops to moderate (736), and while the waves are smaller, it’s still very good for a beginner-plus session—clean, consistent, and not too pushy.

Sunday 30 August sees the swell bump back up to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a 14-second period. The morning stays clean with gentle offshore wind, and wave energy is strong (1227). Afternoon has a cross-off breeze and some lumpy energy (1351), but it’s still clean.

Monday 31 August is a standout. Morning delivers 6ft of SW swell with a 15-second period, a 3 mph offshore W wind, and the energy is very strong (1702). It’s clean, excellent for experienced surfers, and the water’s glassy. But the real gem is Monday afternoon: glassy conditions, S wind at 3 mph, 6ft SW swell, and energy shooting up to 1889. That’s as clean as it gets—wind’s barely there, the swell is consistent, and the point will love that period. This is the best session of the first week, no question.

Tuesday 1 September gets a bit messier with cross-off NW winds picking up to 16 mph, but the swell holds around 5–6ft. Still clean enough for a go, but not the top pick.

Wednesday 2 September is another good one: morning has 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, a light W offshore at 6 mph, and strong energy (1399). Clean, excellent, and the conditions are lined up for the experienced crew again. Afternoon stays offshore but windier.

Thursday 3 September has solid 6ft SW swell but cross-off NW winds, 12–19 mph, making it more marginal. The energy is strong (1531), but the wind’s a factor.

Now for the big news. Friday 4 September is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. Morning: 18ft of WSW swell, 14-second period, gentle offshore WNW wind at 9 mph. The energy is enormous (13510). This is exceptional for expert surfers only—too big for anyone else. Afternoon: 20ft of WSW swell, 15-second period, offshore W wind at 12 mph, and energy at 19610. This is huge, clean, and powerful. Apollo Bay’s point reef will handle this better than the beach. If you’re an expert, this is your day. If you’re not, stay on the sand.

The rest of the second week stays active. Saturday 5 September sees 10ft SW swell, but with cross-shore N winds and a moderate chop, it’s not the cleanest. Sunday 6 September has 8–13ft, with offshore winds on Sunday morning but fresh. Monday 7 September brings another massive pulse: 16–18ft of SW swell with cross-off WSW winds at 19–22 mph—raw power (16816), but messy and for experts only. Tuesday 8 September drops to 7ft with a shorter 12-second period, cleaner but smaller.

Wednesday 9 September offers a nice reset: 4–5ft SW swell, light winds, very good conditions. Energy is moderate (805).

Thursday 10 September is another strong day: 7ft SW swell with an 18-second period (!), light offshore W wind, and energy climbing to 2370. Excellent for experienced surfers, clean, and that long period will make for some beautiful lines at the point.

Friday 11 September is a write-off with onshore winds and messy waves. Saturday 12 September has a massive 20ft WSW swell with 16-second period and cross-off wind, but it’s flagged as too big for the break—absolute monster energy (22803), only for the most hardcore.

Overall, the standout is Monday 31 August for its perfect glassy conditions and clean, powerful swell. The second standout is Friday 4 September for the huge, offshore, expert-only surf. Both belong to Apollo Bay.

No other breaks to mention—this is the only game in town, and it’s a good one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.5
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1.3
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14
1.3
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14
1.4
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14
1.7
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1.9
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14
1.9
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14
1.8
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14
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16
1.7
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16
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1.5
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1.8
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1.9
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15
1.8
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14
2.5
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Energy kJ
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1335
1101
736
641
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1349
1325
1179
1953
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899
1399
1290
1139
1526
1363
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Wind (km/h)
15
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15
SW
10
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15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
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10
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5
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20
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High Tide
12:54PM1.66m
1:30AM2.07m
1:34PM1.85m
1:54AM2.10m
2:10PM2.02m
2:18AM2.10m
2:45PM2.16m
2:42AM2.08m
3:20PM2.25m
3:05AM2.04m
3:56PM2.28m
3:30AM1.99m
4:34PM2.25m
3:56AM1.93m
Low Tide
7:00PM0.61m
7:46AM0.73m
7:39PM0.57m
8:08AM0.57m
8:14PM0.56m
8:31AM0.41m
8:49PM0.57m
8:57AM0.27m
9:22PM0.62m
9:24AM0.14m
9:55PM0.70m
9:54AM0.07m
10:28PM0.82m
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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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