Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.7° 

Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apollo Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,581 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start on the way, but once the swell kicks in, Apollo Bay is set to serve up some serious sessions. The first few days are pretty marginal, so don’t expect any fireworks straight away.

Wednesday the 26th of August kicks things off with a 5ft SW swell, period at 13 seconds, and cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (623), but the forecast is iffy, so it’s more of a paddle-and-see than a standout. Thursday the 27th is a bit of a letdown with a drop to 3ft in the morning and 2ft in the afternoon, both from the SW and WSW, with short period and cross-off wind. Not much to get excited about.

Then Friday the 28th of August is where it starts to wake up. Morning session brings a 5ft SW swell, a long 18-second period, and light offshore WSW wind. The combined energy jumps to strong (2883), and the conditions are set for excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a genuine groundswell, so expect clean, well-shaped waves, but the long period means it might be a bit too straight for the beach – keep an eye on the point. Afternoon holds up similar but with a cross-off wind.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are both solid. Saturday has 4ft SW swell with moderate energy and cross-off winds, while Sunday morning brings a 6ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and strong energy (1082). Sunday afternoon gets a bit windier but still clean.

Now, the real standout is Monday the 31st of August. Morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions with zero wind. The swell is 6ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1670). This is a top-tier session – clean, long period groundswell, and the point will be the pick. The crowd is sometimes, so you might have a few mates out, but not a circus.

Tuesday the 1st of September gets a bit sloppy with strong NW cross-off wind, but the swell holds at 5ft. Wednesday the 2nd is better, with offshore winds and a 5ft SW swell, period 15 seconds – good energy (1159) and a clean lineup.

Thursday the 3rd of September sees the swell jump to 7ft in the morning, then a monster 15ft WSW swell in the afternoon with very strong energy (11121). That’s expert territory – huge, powerful, and offshore wind, but only for the brave. The 15ft is too big for most.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September are both excellent for experienced surfers. Friday has a 8ft SW swell, very strong energy (2681), and moderate offshore wind. Saturday morning has 8ft SW swell, strong energy (2224), and gentle offshore breeze. These are clean, powerful, and consistent.

Sunday the 6th of September is huge – 18ft SW swell with near gale offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (17560), but the wind is brutal. It’ll be a battle to paddle out, and the swell is way too big for anyone but absolute experts. The 18ft is a beast.

Monday the 7th of September is still huge at 18ft in the morning, then drops to 8ft in the afternoon with fresh offshore wind. The morning is mammoth, the afternoon is more manageable but still strong.

Tuesday the 8th of September is the true standout for experts. Morning has a 20ft WSW swell, period 16 seconds, combined energy over 22,000 – that’s incredible power. The wind is light NW cross-off, and the forecast says it’s exceptional for expert surfers. The afternoon is the same size but with glassy conditions, and it’s an absolute gem. For the best break, the point at Apollo Bay will handle that long period, but the beach will be a wild mess.

From Wednesday the 9th of September, the swell drops back to 8ft and 7ft, with cross-off and offshore winds, still good for experienced surfers. Thursday the 10th of September wraps it up with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (767) – a nice, clean finish.

The water temperature is 57°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing unusual, just a touch on the mild side for late winter.

To sum it up, the best on offer is Monday the 31st of August for a clean, glassy, long period groundswell session, and Tuesday the 8th of September for the expert-level, massive swell spectacle. The rest is solid, but those two are the standouts. Stay safe out there, and don’t be a hero on the big days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
21
0.8
WSW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.5
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16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
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14
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SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.8
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13
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15
1.9
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15
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17
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16
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16
1.4
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15
1.8
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
158
125
470
1518
1335
1101
746
650
431
828
1094
1860
1585
2813
1904
1248
882
1460
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
NW
15
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15
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15
WSW
20
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10
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15
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15
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10
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20
NNW
30
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High Tide
00:32AM1.91m
12:05PM1.48m
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
Low Tide
7:04AM1.03m
6:16PM0.66m
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
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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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