
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,830 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this Apollo Bay outlook. We’ve got a pretty wild ride ahead over the next 16 days, so strap in.
First up, the water is sitting at around 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus for your session.
The overall pattern starts with a few small, clean days, then a big surge of power through the middle of the week, followed by some solid, cleaner groundswell windows later on. There's a noticeable gap in the final days where things get messy, but we'll get to that.
Monday the 14th kicks things off small but very tidy. Morning sees a clean 3ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore WNW breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (237). It's surfable, but don't expect to get your lids blown off. The afternoon stays clean with light offshore wind too, but the swell eases to 2ft. Good for the longboard or a learner session.
Tuesday the 15th is when it gets real. A big SW swell pushes in, but the wind is messy. Early morning a fresh WSW breeze at 19 mph makes it a cross-off, and the swell jumps to a solid 12ft (very strong wave energy at 6393). That size is for experienced surfers only. By the afternoon, it ramps up to 13ft with a 14-second period and even stronger energy (8293), but the wind is howling at 22 mph. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through Tuesday.
The big swell sticks around on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th, staying over 7ft with strong to moderate energy. Winds are cross-off and clean, but these waves are still powerful and a bit raw. The conditions are described as marginal.
Now, here’s the standout window. Friday 18th is the one to circle. A solid 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period lines up with a light NW breeze in the morning (9 mph) and even lighter airs in the afternoon (6 mph). The combined energy is very strong (2945). The conditions are clean and described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is prime Apollo Bay on a point break day – long, powerful lines with clean faces. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Saturday 19th sees the swell dip to 5ft, but the afternoon glass-off with a gentle offshore breeze makes for a good, fun session. Sunday 20th is ruined by howling onshore winds, so give that one a miss.
Monday 21st offers another good shot. A solid 6ft SSW swell with an 11-second period in the morning builds to a punchy 8ft SW swell by the afternoon (14-second period). The wind is light and clean all day. The afternoon has very strong energy (2844) and excellent conditions. This is a solid second choice.
Tuesday 22nd is a tricky one. There's an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, but it's cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon sees a light offshore wind and a still-strong 7ft swell. This is a late call.
The window from Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th drops back in size, with waves between 2ft and 4ft. Clean again, but it's small and weak. There's a weird spike of long-period energy on the 26th (up to 21 seconds) with a 4ft swell, but the period is so long it might break straight at the beach. The point at Apollo Bay will handle it better.
Then we hit a dead end. From Sunday 27th onwards, the wind turns onshore and messy. The final days, particularly the 28th and 29th, are a no-go with choppy, cross-onshore slop. A total blank to end the run.
The Bottom Line: Friday the 18th is the absolute standout. Get it while it's good. Monday the 21st is a solid backup. The rest is a mix of small, clean windows and big, windy washes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
218 | 173 | 123 | 4056 | 5366 | 5796 | 3784 | 3700 | 2921 | 1667 | 1196 | 1427 | 2030 | 1552 | 1092 | 911 | 632 | 306 | 1120 | 924 | 2483 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:42AM1.62m | 6:30PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:20AM0.47m | 00:06AM1.19m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
218 | 173 | 57 | 2337 | 2927 | 3477 | 3784 | 3700 | 2921 | 1667 | 1196 | 1427 | 2030 | 1552 | 1092 | 911 | 632 | 184 | 1120 | 924 | 1149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | — | — | SW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | — |
16 | 36 | 75 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 895 | 1001 | 4 | — | — | 306 | 6 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | S 16 | — |
3 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | SW 12 |
45 | 6 | 123 | 4056 | 5366 | 5796 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 2483 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 729 | 277 | 375 | 240 | 0 | 35 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 564 | 57 | 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.
Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










