
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 30,062 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Apollo Bay and what’s coming down the line. It’s going to be a proper journey over the next couple of weeks.
We start Monday morning with a clean 4ft SW swell. Water temp is 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The wind is offshore, and the energy is moderate (913). Nice and easy to start. But the wind picks up to 19 mph by the afternoon, and the swell jumps to 7ft. Still clean, but that fresh breeze takes the edge off.
Tuesday brings the size. Morning sees 12ft of WSW swell with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping (4613), and that’s expert-only territory. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, but on a beach setup, it’ll be a battle. The wind stays cross-off through the afternoon as the swell drops to 8ft. Wednesday is still solid with 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period, wind is cross-off. Then Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes clean offshore, and we get a lovely 4ft SW swell rolling in with 14-second period and moderate energy (966). That’s a session you’d be stoked on.
Thursday and Friday are quieter. Thursday morning is only 2ft of SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but barely any energy (318). Friday, though, is a real gem. Morning sees 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light breeze. The energy is moderate (1108). The real standout is Friday afternoon: glassy conditions with a 3 mph offshore wind, 5ft SW swell, and that 15-second period. The energy is solid (1110), and the water will be flat calm. That’s your pick for the first week. Crowds are sometimes possible, but it’s worth it.
The weekend takes a turn. Saturday is still rideable but the wind goes cross-shore, and by Sunday, it’s a mess. Strong winds up to 28 mph and poor conditions mean you’re better off staying home.
Now, the real magic is in the second week. There’s a gap of flatness from Sunday through to Monday morning, but hold on. Monday, August 10th, is a beast. The morning shows 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light winds, and a combined energy of 6966. That’s serious power. The guidance says this is exceptional for experts. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 10ft, but still excellent. If you’ve got the skills, this is your window.
The absolute standout of the whole forecast, though, is Thursday, August 13th. The afternoon session delivers 12ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, an offshore wind, and a combined energy reading of 10624. That is pumping. The swell direction matches the optimum, the wind is clean, and the break is fairly exposed. This is a true expert’s dream. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get sets. Just be warned, with that much energy, it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The following days keep the energy high, with Monday, August 17th, offering clean 7ft swell and offshore winds, and Tuesday, August 18th, finishing with a clean 6ft and 17-second period. A solid run to close it out.
If I had to pick one, it’s that Thursday afternoon, August 13th. The power, the period, the wind... it’s all aligned. Go get it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
736 | 1401 | 4012 | 3654 | 1538 | 421 | 2144 | 529 | 290 | 248 | 291 | 375 | 906 | 805 | 1185 | 1027 | 783 | 536 | 501 | 700 | 3122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:40PM1.94m | 3:40AM2.10m | 4:19PM2.00m | 4:03AM2.02m | 5:00PM2.02m | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 6:41PM1.95m | 5:22AM1.77m | 7:49PM1.89m | 5:59AM1.68m | 9:15PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.36m | 10:10PM0.69m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 11:37AM0.15m | 00:09AM1.14m | 12:20PM0.18m | 1:06AM1.29m | 1:16PM0.26m | 2:53AM1.40m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
736 | 656 | 736 | 800 | 814 | 237 | 133 | 529 | 290 | 248 | 291 | 309 | 906 | 805 | 1185 | 1027 | 783 | 536 | 501 | 700 | 3122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 19 | — | — | SSW 9 | S 8 | NE 6 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
177 | 304 | 192 | 159 | 149 | 245 | 209 | 210 | 92 | 37 | 26 | 375 | 7 | 299 | — | — | 15 | 1 | 5 | 281 | 1396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 11 | WSW 20 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | — | 44 | — | — | 150 | 234 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 5 | 96 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | N 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
4 | 1401 | 4012 | 3654 | 1538 | 421 | 2144 | 202 | 85 | — | 49 | — | 99 | — | — | 18 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 74 | 226 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 213 | 187 | 74 | 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.
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