Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
15.5°C
2.0° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). 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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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
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15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
8
1.5
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8
1.6
SW
8
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
10
2
SW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1634
1401
1438
1105
949
856
844
825
514
780
2718
430
284
289
1684
1539
864
382
1382
2513
2808
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
SW
5
WSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SW
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:42AM1.51m
11:35PM1.57m
12:35PM1.78m
00:17AM1.61m
1:14PM2.04m
00:51AM1.67m
1:50PM2.28m
1:23AM1.74m
2:24PM2.46m
1:55AM1.81m
3:00PM2.58m
2:27AM1.86m
3:36PM2.61m
3:01AM1.90m
Low Tide
5:47PM1.04m
6:03AM0.78m
6:48PM0.96m
6:34AM0.60m
7:31PM0.89m
7:05AM0.41m
8:07PM0.83m
7:37AM0.23m
8:41PM0.79m
8:10AM0.07m
9:14PM0.77m
8:45AM-0.04m
9:47PM0.77m
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Temp °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.

Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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