Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.8° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 11,243 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

For the opening weekend, we’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell. Saturday the 15th looks like the standout. We’re seeing a strong 8ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period, and it’s glassy in the morning, turning into a clean cross-off in the afternoon. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2478. This is proper, powerful surf with heaps of push and long lines. It’s definitely for experienced surfers only at that size – it’ll be too much for beginners. The offshore wind is light, so expect clean, well-shaped waves, especially on the point. The crowds are only *sometimes* an issue here, so you should find your own corner if you’re early.

Sunday the 16th drops right off. We’re down to a smaller, weaker 4ft swell and the wind swings onshore, making it choppy. Not worth a paddle.

The whole of the following week, from the 17th through to the 21st, is a write-off. Onshore winds, small, weak swell, and a lot of choppy, messy conditions. You’d be hard-pressed to find anything rideable.

Now, if you’re looking further ahead, things get serious again. Saturday the 22nd of August lights up with a huge 16ft swell from the WSW. The combined energy reading is a staggering 13607. That is a massive pulse of ocean energy, and at that size, it’s strictly for the pros. It stays clean with offshore winds, but it’s going to be a beast. Sunday the 23rd keeps the energy up with a massive 18ft swell (16255 on the energy meter!) and clean conditions again. This is some seriously heavy water. The point might offer some shelter, but you’d want to know what you’re doing.

The following Monday the 24th stays big, with 12ft to 10ft groundswell and solid energy (7000+), still with clean winds. Again, big-wave territory for experts only.

Things taper off after that, with smaller, weaker swells and onshore winds returning from the 25th through to the end of the month. Nothing to get excited about there.

So the long and short of it is this: Saturday the 15th is your best call this week for that clean, powerful, but not terrifying, groundswell. For the real heavy hitters, the standout window is that massive swell event on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, though that’s pure expert territory and a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1
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14
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
2.4
W
8
3
SW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2454
2204
1554
529
590
507
854
1014
856
407
560
287
176
152
103
123
211
337
770
663
2030
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
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15
ENE
20
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20
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25
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25
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20
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15
WNW
15
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20
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25
NW
30
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:10PM2.04m
2:32AM2.28m
2:57PM2.16m
3:05AM2.24m
3:41PM2.21m
3:36AM2.16m
4:22PM2.19m
4:05AM2.05m
5:03PM2.12m
4:33AM1.92m
5:46PM2.00m
4:59AM1.78m
6:35PM1.86m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.40m
8:49AM0.36m
8:59PM0.46m
9:23AM0.25m
9:39PM0.54m
9:56AM0.19m
10:17PM0.66m
10:28AM0.19m
10:54PM0.79m
11:01AM0.24m
11:30PM0.95m
11:34AM0.32m
00:08AM1.11m
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5:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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11
2
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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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