Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Aug 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Apollo Bay. It’s a slow start, but the second half of the week is where it’s at.
Right now, we’ve got nothing worth paddling out for. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off with weak 2ft SW swell and messy cross-shore winds. The wave energy is barely registering, around 194 to 272 (weak). You’d be better off staying in bed.
Come Friday, the 21st of August, things kick off proper. Overnight a solid 10ft SW groundswell pushes in with a long 15-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 3988 (strong). The morning is still a bit cross-off, but by Friday afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the W at 20 km/h and it’s game on. The break is a beach and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will be peeling nicely down the point. Water temp is sitting at 57°, about normal for this time of year. This is the standout of the whole window—excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s expert territory only.
Saturday the 22nd keeps the pulse going with a 7ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, energy still strong at 1951, and offshore winds from the W in the morning and afternoon. Clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. If Friday is too big, Saturday is your best bet for a big, clean day.
Sunday the 23rd drops a touch to 6ft SW groundswell but the period stays long. Morning is glassy with light NW winds, and by the afternoon the wind goes almost nothing from the SW. Energy is still up around 2219. Clean, solid waves with that long wait between sets—ideal for the point.
From Monday the 24th through to Wednesday the 26th, the swell fades. Monday sees 4ft to 4ft SW, weak energy around 529 to 746, and messy winds. Tuesday and Wednesday are onshore and choppy—surfable but ordinary. This is a good chance to rest or fix your board.
Thursday the 27th is a tiny window of hope with a 2ft SW groundswell and light offshore wind from the W, but only 263 energy—very small, clean but small.
Friday the 28th of August brings another pulse, 7ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, energy 2267 (strong). But the wind is cross-off from the WSW at 25 km/h. It’ll be clean enough for experienced surfers, but the wind is a bit punchy. A good second option.
The next few days into early September are marginal at best, with onshore winds and dropping swell. The surf around Apollo Bay goes quiet again until Thursday the 3rd of September, when a tiny 2ft WSW groundswell arrives with glassy conditions and zero wind. It’s small but clean enough for a longboard if you’re desperate.
Overall, the absolute best session is Friday afternoon, 21st of August, and Saturday the 22nd. Don’t sleep on Friday if you’re an expert—big, clean, offshore SW groundswell. Sundays are also excellent but a bit smaller and more relaxed. The rest of the outlook is either small, onshore, or just average.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 158 | 142 | 188 | 132 | 376 | 3333 | 3248 | 1456 | 1929 | 1823 | 1915 | 1238 | 1552 | 988 | 726 | 492 | 459 | 319 | 299 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:03PM2.12m | 4:33AM1.92m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:59AM1.78m | 6:35PM1.86m | 5:23AM1.65m | 7:37PM1.74m | 5:45AM1.53m | 9:07PM1.67m | 6:06AM1.41m | 10:43PM1.71m | 7:14AM1.29m | 11:50PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28AM0.19m | 10:54PM0.79m | 11:01AM0.24m | 11:30PM0.95m | 11:34AM0.32m | 00:08AM1.11m | 12:11PM0.44m | 00:56AM1.26m | 12:56PM0.56m | 3:19AM1.37m | 2:08PM0.69m | 6:21AM1.29m | 4:01PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 178 | 158 | 142 | 188 | 125 | 376 | 393 | 701 | 1456 | 1929 | 1823 | 1915 | 1238 | 1552 | 988 | 726 | 492 | 459 | 319 | 257 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 21 | NE 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 24 | 87 | 68 | 132 | 17 | 241 | 168 | — | 22 | 72 | 373 | 595 | 667 | — | 18 | 3 | 81 | 129 | 299 | 161 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 74 | 166 | 169 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 32 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3333 | 3248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 129 | 129 | 57 |
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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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