
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 3 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, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,628 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| 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 | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it kicks off with a real bang. Thursday the 3rd is the standout of the whole outlook. A big 18-foot swell from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds, is pumping massive energy into the bay (14111). The wind is a fresh offshore from the west, keeping things clean. This is proper, powerful groundswell – not for the faint-hearted. At over 8 feet, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The water temperature is 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Friday the 4th sees the swell drop to 10 feet from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell with real grunt. The morning has a nice cross-offshore breeze from the NW, making for clean waves. The energy is still strong (4065). This is a great option for those who found Thursday a bit too big.
By Saturday the 5th, the swell settles to about 7 feet, still from the SW with a 15-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore again, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (1907). It’s a solid, surfable day but not as epic as the previous two.
Sunday the 6th offers a smaller, cleaner day with 6-foot swell and a gentle offshore breeze. The conditions are described as "very good." The energy is 1253 – moderate. A nice, cruisy day for a broader range of surfers.
Monday the 7th sees a drop in swell quality as the period collapses to 8 seconds. The swell is 8 feet but with that short period, the waves will be weak and disorganised. It’s a day to skip.
Now, we’re looking at a real treat. Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th. Tuesday brings a 4-foot swell with an incredible 18-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. The wind is a gentle offshore, and the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." The energy is still moderate (1562). This long-period swell will be best on the point at Apollo Bay, as it can close out the beach sections. Wednesday the 9th gets a bit bigger, with 8-foot swell from the SW and a 16-second period, with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy jumps up to 5835 by the afternoon. Thursday the 10th is another cracker: 10-foot swell in the morning, 18-second period, and barely a breath of wind – glassy conditions with a slight air movement. The energy is massive (5815). This is a run of world-class, clean groundswell.
After that, the quality drops. From Friday the 11th, the wind turns onshore and the swell fades. We get a few days of marginal surf, with the swell dropping to 3 feet by Sunday the 13th. Not worth paddling out.
Then we get a comeback. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th look promising again. Tuesday the 15th has a 7-foot swell from the SW with an 18-second period, a light offshore wind, and "excellent" conditions. The energy is 2891. That’s a good-looking day.
From Wednesday the 16th, the swell mixes up, but we see a big pulse on the horizon for Thursday the 17th, with a 13-foot SSW swell and 13-second period. However, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it very choppy and poor. That’s one for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew. The energy on that day is a massive 8726. Friday the 18th is also onshore and messy.
So, the real standouts are Thursday the 3rd for the massive, clean, powerful swell, and the stretch from Tuesday the 8th to Thursday the 10th for the long-period, clean, and excellent quality groundswell. The second week has a good day on Tuesday the 15th, but it's less certain than the first week's action.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11364 | 12120 | 5024 | 4065 | 3868 | 2963 | 1907 | 2319 | 5322 | 1238 | 919 | 546 | 699 | 1242 | 669 | 1099 | 1938 | 1664 | 2624 | 3219 | 6857 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 9:33AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:53AM1.19m | 4:21PM0.66m | |||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
2747 | 3419 | 5024 | 4065 | 3868 | 2963 | 1907 | 2319 | 1712 | 1238 | 919 | 546 | 270 | 615 | 669 | 1099 | 1938 | 1664 | 2624 | 3219 | 6857 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | — | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 20 | — |
— | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 31 | — | 126 | 150 | 531 | 463 | — | 27 | 633 | 2587 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 22 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 45 | — | 128 | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
11364 | 12120 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 5322 | — | — | — | 699 | 1242 | — | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 453 | 535 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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