Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 14,883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Apollo Bay. This is a classic setup – a beach and point break that’s fairly exposed to the south-west. The water’s about average for this time of year, nothing too weird going on there. Let’s break it down.
Alright, we’re looking at a run that starts this Friday, 28 August. The first day has some solid energy, but it’s not a beginner’s game. The swell is coming in at 5.2 ft from the SW, and the period is a very long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, the kind that wraps around points and reefs nicely. The combined swell energy is strong (1525). The wind is light offshore from the west in the morning, so it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period can make beach breaks a bit tricky, which is why Apollo Bay’s point works so well here. Friday afternoon turns cross-off and the quality dips a bit.
Saturday, 29 August, sees the swell drop to 4.3 ft, still from the SW. The period drops to 14 seconds, still decent. The morning is clean with a gentle offshore. The energy is moderate (746). It’s a solid day for a learner or someone wanting a cruisy session.
Sunday, 30 August, the swell bumps back up to 5.6 ft to 5.9 ft, SW, with a 13-14 second period. The combined energy climbs back into strong territory (1195-1257). Offshore winds in the morning and moderate offshore in the afternoon keep it clean. This is good surfing for a wide range of surfers.
Now, the standout so far is Monday, 31 August. This is the pick of the first week. The swell is 5.9 ft from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell again. The combined energy is very strong (1818). But the real magic is the wind: glassy in the morning, with a slight air. That means silky smooth conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Apollo Bay, so you might have company, but with these conditions, it’s worth it.
Tuesday, 01 September, is a write-off. The wind is cross-off and strong, and the forecast is marginal. Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday, 02 September, brings a big shift. The morning has a solid 5.6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1384). This is excellent for experienced surfers. But the afternoon gets heavy: 11.5 ft from the WSW, period 15 seconds. The combined energy is extremely strong (6965). This is only for experts. The wind is moderate offshore, so it’s clean, but that size will be pumping. It’s a big step up.
Thursday, 03 September, the swell drops to 6.6 ft to 6.2 ft, SW. The energy is strong (1599-1439). The morning is cross-off, but the afternoon has moderate offshore winds. The afternoon is excellent for experienced surfers.
Friday, 04 September, the swell builds again. The morning is 9.8 ft SW, energy very strong (3681). The afternoon goes off: 13.1 ft SW, energy extremely strong (10329). The wind is cross-off and fresh. This is big, powerful surf. Only experts should be looking at this.
Saturday, 05 September, is the peak of the entire forecast. The swell is 19.7 ft from the WSW in the morning, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is astronomical (17100). The afternoon is 18.0 ft WSW (16343). The wind is fresh offshore both sessions. This is a monster swell. It’s only for very experienced big-wave surfers. The setup is more of a kite-surfing dream than a paddle session, to be honest.
Sunday, 06 September, stays big: 13.1 ft to 16.4 ft SW, energy extremely strong (8223-11082). The wind is fresh to strong offshore. It’s clean, but that’s a lot of water moving. Paddling out will be a mission.
Monday, 07 September, the swell drops to 7.2 ft to 6.6 ft, SSW. The energy is strong (1725-1359). The afternoon has moderate offshore winds and is excellent for experienced surfers.
Tuesday, 08 September, we’re back to a more manageable size: 5.9 ft to 6.2 ft SW, with a 14-second period. The wind is gentle offshore. The combined energy is strong (1246-1423). The afternoon is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid day.
Wednesday,
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
470 | 1518 | 1335 | 1101 | 746 | 641 | 599 | 1042 | 1179 | 1330 | 1436 | 2494 | 1929 | 1265 | 777 | 856 | 1384 | 5371 | 1018 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:03AM2.01m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:25AM0.89m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
323 | 1518 | 1335 | 1101 | 746 | 641 | 599 | 1042 | 1179 | 1330 | 1436 | 2494 | 1929 | 1265 | 777 | 856 | 1384 | 1589 | 1018 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | S 9 | SE 10 | — | — | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | — | NNE 4 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | — |
470 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 116 | 136 | 61 | — | 377 | 1018 | 5 | — | 7 | 118 | — | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 21 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
54 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | 17 | 17 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | WSW 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5371 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 57 | 19 |
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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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