
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 18,980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got a good look at what's coming up for Apollo Bay. It's a classic beach and point set-up that's fairly exposed to the southwest, and it's going to dish out a hell of a ride over the next couple of weeks, but you've got to pick your moments.
The water's sitting at a pretty standard 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
Right off the bat, this Sunday morning (6th September) is a solid starter. We've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the southwest, with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the west. The water's going to be smooth as glass, and the combined energy is a solid 968, which is a nice moderate push. This is a good one for the beginners and the crew looking for a fun, easy paddle.
Then things get serious. The real standout is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The wind is light from the west at 6 mph, dead offshore, grooming a clean 4ft southwest groundswell. But the period is a massive 18 seconds. That's proper long-period energy, 1375 in the tank, and it's going to wrap around the point beautifully. The waves will have great shape and power, but remember, this long-period stuff can be a bit tricky on the beach breaks – it'll be better peeling down the point. This is for the experienced crew.
The second big standout is Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning shows a west wind at 16 mph, moderate offshore, and a solid 16ft southwest swell. The combined energy is a whopping 15301, which is huge. This is expert territory only. It's going to be a beast of a day, but if you've got the nerve and the skill, the conditions are exceptional.
There's a lull in the middle of the second week, with the 19th of September showing a very clean Saturday afternoon with a 19-second period swell at 4ft, and the combined energy is a modest 902. It's a nice, clean option for a more relaxed session, but it's no standout compared to the big days.
The wind holds offshore for most of the good spells, which is a massive plus. There's a couple of days where the wind turns cross-on, like the 17th, but that's later in the run. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, so keep an eye out if you're heading down for the Tuesday morning sessions.
All in all, the 8th and the 15th are your two main targets. The first one is a classic, clean, long-period groundswell, and the second is a full-on, big-wave session for the experts. Keep your eyes on the charts, boys.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
821 | 612 | 1468 | 193 | 1112 | 862 | 881 | 1795 | 4896 | 6675 | 18980 | 9338 | 6339 | 4784 | 2736 | 1876 | 1785 | 2627 | 1650 | 1048 | 686 | |
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 | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.86m | 5:37AM1.63m | 8:43PM1.77m | 6:47AM1.48m | 10:19PM1.79m | 9:33AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.87m | 11:23AM1.61m | 00:17AM1.97m | 12:30PM1.85m | 00:56AM2.06m | 1:20PM2.08m | 1:32AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49AM0.22m | 00:37AM1.23m | 12:46PM0.40m | 2:34AM1.31m | 2:18PM0.59m | 4:53AM1.19m | 4:21PM0.66m | 5:54AM0.97m | 5:43PM0.62m | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:42PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
821 | 612 | 496 | 193 | 226 | 862 | 494 | 1795 | 2687 | 3773 | 8515 | 9338 | 6339 | 4784 | 2736 | 1876 | 1785 | 2627 | 1650 | 1048 | 686 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 22 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | — | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — |
147 | 71 | — | 45 | 104 | 531 | 881 | — | — | 2047 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 31 | — | 73 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1468 | 96 | 1112 | — | — | 21 | 4896 | 6675 | 18980 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 553 | 697 | 1610 | 57 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 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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