
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 13,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay. We've got a solid run of surf ahead, a real mixed bag of size and conditions, so you'll need to pick your moments.
The overall pattern is a prolonged period of solid, long-period SW groundswell, with a lot of it being significant in size. The main challenge will be the wind, which is often onshore or cross-offshore, limiting the real clean windows. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
We kick things off on Thursday the 3rd of September with a serious pulse. Morning sees a solid 13ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a big combined energy of 8038, and a fresh offshore W wind at 22 mph. It’s going to be big and powerful, a lot of wave (16525 combined energy) by the afternoon with 20ft WSW swell, still with that fresh offshore. This is expert territory, no doubt. The standout of the whole run is Thursday afternoon: massive 20ft swell, good period, and most importantly, a clean, fresh offshore wind. For the big-wave crew, that’s as good as it gets, just be ready for a battle.
Friday the 4th drops back to a more manageable 10ft SW groundswell, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNW, leaving the surf clean. The period is long at 16 seconds. It’s not the same quality as Thursday, but still a solid day for those with some experience. By Saturday the 5th, the wind picks up again, with a strong 25 mph offshore on the afternoon session, but the 13ft swell will be hard work to paddle into.
Sunday the 6th offers a nice clean morning with a gentle offshore, but the swell is dropping to 7ft. It's clean, but the energy is fading. Things get smaller and cleaner into the start of the following week, with Monday the 7th showing a gentle offshore on a 4ft swell. It’s small, but clean.
The next real highlight pops up on Thursday the 10th of September. We see a return to a very clean, 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is pumping at 6323. This is a proper groundswell, best suited for the point break at Apollo Bay, as it'll be a bit too straight for the beach. This is another session for the experienced, but the conditions will be magic.
After that, the following week is a bit of a letdown. The surf stays around the 5ft to 8ft mark through the middle of the month, but the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-offshore, keeping it from being truly epic. The standout in this second week is Thursday the 10th, no question. It’s a long-range promise that looks likely to deliver. Then into the final stretch, we see another pulse building on Wednesday the 16th of September with 10ft SW groundswell, but the cross-offshore wind holds it back from being a true standout. Friday the 18th of September sees a big 15ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s cross-offshore again with a fresh breeze.
For the crew on a good board, the two real standouts to circle are Thursday the 3rd afternoon for the big, clean, offshore monster, and Thursday the 10th for the clean, long-period groundswell. Both are for the experienced.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1907 | 5291 | 13106 | 5024 | 3866 | 3868 | 2963 | 2179 | 4679 | 3816 | 1550 | 1069 | 537 | 369 | 663 | 582 | 984 | 1632 | 1513 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.99m | 4:34PM2.25m | 3:56AM1.93m | 5:16PM2.15m | 4:24AM1.85m | 6:06PM2.01m | 4:57AM1.76m | 7:10PM1.86m | 5:37AM1.63m | 8:43PM1.77m | 6:47AM1.48m | 10:19PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:54AM0.07m | 10:28PM0.82m | 10:27AM0.05m | 11:03PM0.95m | 11:05AM0.10m | 11:43PM1.09m | 11:49AM0.22m | 00:37AM1.23m | 12:46PM0.40m | 2:34AM1.31m | 2:18PM0.59m | ||||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
1907 | 2747 | 3419 | 5024 | 3866 | 3868 | 2963 | 2179 | 2331 | 2185 | 1550 | 1069 | 537 | 369 | 59 | 582 | 984 | 1632 | 1513 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | — |
21 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 31 | — | 18 | 168 | 450 | 238 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 20 | — | S 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 284 | — | 107 | — | 47 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | 5291 | 13106 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4679 | 3816 | — | — | — | 37 | 663 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 196 | 564 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 599 |
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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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