Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,034 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Apollo Bay's got lined up for the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there's definitely some sessions worth paddling out for.
First thing, the water's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 58°, so that's a nice little bonus.
We've got some small, clean waves coming through Sunday the 13th, but nothing special – just a marginal call. The real action starts to build from Monday the 15th. That afternoon sees a solid 12ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 8022, but that's expert territory. It's a bit sloppy with rain showers and a fresh cross-off breeze, so only the keenest and most experienced crew will be out there.
Tuesday the 16th stays big, around 10ft from the SSW, and the wind improves to a cross-off. Wednesday the 17th drops a touch but still holds at 7ft, with clean conditions and a gentle breeze. Then things get real interesting on Friday the 18th. That morning we've got a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, pumping 4504 units of energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off and conditions are clean – this is a standout morning for experienced surfers. The point break at Apollo Bay will really love that long-period groundswell, shaping up nicely.
Saturday the 19th eases off to a fun 5ft, still clean, but Sunday the 20th gets blown out with strong winds – 28 mph offshore – making it hard work. The next big highlight is Monday the 21st. That morning is a beauty: 15ft of SW swell with 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The energy reading is a colossal 10407. This is an exceptional session for experts only – too big for beginners, but a dream for the crew that can handle it. Keep in mind crowds are possible here.
The following week has a few more pulses. Tuesday the 22nd stays solid at 8ft with a clean offshore breeze, and then Thursday the 24th afternoon sees a 10ft WSW swell with moderate offshore wind, worth a look. The week ends on a high note Sunday the 27th with another 8ft SW groundswell and a long 18-second period, clean and offshore.
Overall, the absolute standout is Monday the 21st morning – glassy, huge, and clean. Friday the 18th morning is a close second for those who want big but manageable waves. The rest of the window has plenty of surfable days, just keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 355 | 218 | 173 | 91 | 3775 | 5210 | 5796 | 3835 | 3700 | 2921 | 1644 | 1179 | 1210 | 2264 | 1869 | 1109 | 588 | 444 | 527 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04AM2.12m | 2:41PM2.36m | 2:34AM2.10m | 3:17PM2.38m | 3:03AM2.04m | 3:51PM2.34m | 3:30AM1.96m | 4:25PM2.23m | 3:55AM1.85m | 5:01PM2.08m | 4:19AM1.74m | 5:40PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.59m | 9:18AM0.14m | 9:54PM0.68m | 9:47AM0.17m | 10:25PM0.79m | 10:17AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.92m | 10:47AM0.34m | 11:27PM1.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 21 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 355 | 218 | 173 | 77 | 1494 | 2886 | 3477 | 3835 | 3700 | 2921 | 1644 | 1179 | 1210 | 2264 | 1869 | 1109 | 588 | 444 | 527 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 20 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 39 | 19 | 36 | 79 | 456 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 1007 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 43 | 14 | 91 | 3775 | 5210 | 5796 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 729 | 277 | 375 | 240 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
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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).
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