Apollo Bay surf break

Apollo Bay surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 AEST
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Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
8
5
5
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
2.3
WSW
11
2.4
SW
12
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
249
250
265
1338
1743
1743
1126
890
872
2840
2990
3644
7374
5453
5165
2838
2002
1449
1189
1064
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
25
NNW
25
NW
30
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:16AM2.42m
1:50PM1.75m
2:47AM2.42m
2:18PM1.74m
3:17AM2.37m
2:46PM1.71m
3:48AM2.28m
3:14PM1.66m
4:20AM2.17m
3:45PM1.59m
4:54AM2.04m
4:22PM1.51m
5:30AM1.90m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.26m
8:33AM0.78m
7:59PM0.24m
9:02AM0.80m
8:29PM0.24m
9:32AM0.83m
8:58PM0.27m
10:02AM0.86m
9:29PM0.33m
10:34AM0.90m
10:00PM0.42m
11:09AM0.94m
10:35PM0.56m
11:50AM0.95m
clear
clear
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light rain
rain showers
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heavy rain
heavy rain
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cloud
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part cloud
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
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5:35
5:34
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
2
3
15
11
4
2
4
1
Temp °C
19
15
17
15
14
14
14
14
17
14
9
10
10
13
14
13
12
13
13
14
13
16
12
12
10
8
9
11
11
13
10
3
3
3
7
8
8
9
9
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
336
249
250
265
891
824
1743
1126
890
872
1703
2148
3644
3297
3045
3139
2838
2002
1449
1189
1064
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
5
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.8
WSW
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
7
26
17
17
7
313
8
45
72
136
164
202
9
2
2
38
40
36
17
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SW
24
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
2
2
18
8
22
8
8
9
2
199
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
N
3
2.3
WSW
11
2.4
SW
12
0.6
NW
4
0.5
NW
3
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
28
7
2
1338
1743
10
4
2840
2990
3478
7374
5453
5165
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
1
6
1
1
5
5
4
3
3
Distance (km)
18
18
39
202
250
0
0
0
19
19
57
565
565
74
375
528
33
33
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
6
2
3
6
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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