
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. 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 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here, looking at the forecast for Apollo Bay. This is a classic case of waiting for the ocean to wake up. We’ve got a bit of a quiet stretch ahead first, but there’s a serious pulse of swell coming through later that’ll get the heart rate up.
Right now, we’re looking at a lull for the first few days. The surf is small and pretty ordinary, with the wind messing things up on Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th. It's not worth getting wet for unless you're desperate. This quiet period runs from now until about Tuesday the 15th. Don't get too down about it though, this place rarely stays flat for long, and the models are already showing us a big change.
The real story kicks off Tuesday the 15th. A solid SW groundswell, with a period around 14 seconds, rolls in. We’re talking 13ft surf on Tuesday morning, and the combined energy is strong at 9301. It jumps to 13ft in the afternoon with 10098 energy units. The wind is a cross-off from the SW, but it's blowing at 30 km/h, so it'll be a bit wild and lumpy. The wave comment says it's marginal due to tide, so this is for experienced surfers only. Over 8ft means it's not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a beginner, give this week a miss.
Wednesday the 16th is still big, holding at 10ft with a 15-second period, but the wind swings more southerly, making it a bit cross. The morning is a bit average, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze. It's still solid, expert territory. The water temp is sitting at 57.2°, which is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must.
Then we get a breather. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th drop back to a much more manageable 5ft to 6ft. The conditions are a mixed bag with the wind, but there’s potential for a clean wave. Not the standouts of the window, but okay.
But hold on. The standout of the whole window is shaping up for Sunday the 20th. The afternoon is looking massive. We're talking 23ft of SW swell at 13 seconds, with energy readings off the charts at 18674. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 20 km/h, and the forecast is clean. This is a monster, a real once-in-a-while event for the region. It's for experts only, no doubt about it.
Monday the 21st is still pumping. The swell eases slightly to 11.5ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. Glassy conditions in the morning with light NW winds. This is a groundswell of the highest order. The long period means the waves will have serious push, but it can also make beach breaks a bit closey. At Apollo Bay, with its mix of beach and point, it could be firing. The morning is looking prime.
The energy stays up through Tuesday the 22nd with a 13ft pulse in the afternoon, but the wind is lighter, which is good. After that, the size fades back down over the following days and the period drops. There are still some fun waves around the 26th with a 17-second swell at 6ft and clean offshore winds, a nice way to end the run.
So, to keep it simple: the surf this week is small and junky. Get ready for a wild and powerful week next week, with Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st being the absolute standouts. If you're an expert and you're keen, that's your window. For everyone else, hold on to your board.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2276 | 3219 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1068 | 809 | 674 | 355 | 218 | 176 | 782 | 5687 | 6425 | 3281 | 3371 | 3417 | 2594 | 1533 | 1408 | 1983 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.85m | 00:56AM2.06m | 1:20PM2.08m | 1:32AM2.11m | 2:03PM2.25m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.53m | 7:45AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.52m | 8:17AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.59m | 9:18AM0.14m | 9:54PM0.68m | 9:47AM0.17m | 10:25PM0.79m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 |
2276 | 3219 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1068 | 809 | 674 | 355 | 218 | 176 | 328 | 3614 | 3669 | 3281 | 3371 | 3417 | 2594 | 1533 | 1408 | 1983 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 17 | — | — | WNW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 7 | SW 18 | — | S 14 | — | — | S 15 | — | S 14 | — | S 16 |
— | 24 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | 10 | 38 | 18 | 35 | 79 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | 16 | — | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | W 7 | W 6 | — | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 83 | 92 | — | 782 | 5687 | 6425 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 57 | 582 | 655 | 277 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
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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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