Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chew on what’s headed for Apollo Bay over the next couple weeks. The water temp is around 57°F, pretty typical for this time of year, so nothing that’ll shock ya.

Thursday the 13th kicks off with a big SW groundswell running 10ft and a long 16-second period. That’s a heap of energy (4161 combined), and with a moderate offshore wind from the W, it’s clean but only for experienced surfers—over 8ft is no joke for beginners. Friday the 14th holds steady with 8ft in the morning, still clean offshore, but the afternoon gets a little crossed up with a cross-off breeze.

Saturday the 15th is your real gem. Morning brings 7ft of SW groundswell with glassy, dead-calm conditions. That’s the sort of session that makes the whole week worth it. The long period (15 seconds) means power, but at Apollo Bay’s beach-and-point setup, it might line up better on the point. Crowds can be a thing here, so get in early. Energy is still solid (2193 combined). Afternoon gets a light cross breeze, still okay but not as perfect.

Sunday the 16th the swell drops fast to 4ft with onshore wind and weak energy (1045 dropping to 795). The quality goes downhill quick. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are choppy and small, and Wednesday the 19th is just tiny waves with side winds. There’s a real dry spell from Sunday through Wednesday—hardly worth paddling out.

Thursday the 20th offers a little blip: a 4ft SW swell, clean cross-off wind in the morning and glassy afternoon. Not huge, but clean and fun. Then Sunday the 23rd afternoon fires up with an 12ft WSW swell and offshore wind—big, clean, serious energy (3927 combined). Monday the 24th holds at 7ft with clean cross-off breeze.

Tuesday the 25th is pumping: 13ft SW swell, offshore wind, and energy climbing to 6174 in the afternoon. Expert territory. But Wednesday the 26th morning is the big one—13ft SW swell, offshore, and a massive 7373 combined energy. The afternoon goes even higher at 10502 combined, though the wind shifts to cross-off. That’s the session for the brave.

Thursday the 27th morning is just ridiculous—18ft SW swell with 20830 combined energy, and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. Afternoon backs down to 10ft with clean wind, more doable. Friday the 28th wraps it up with 6ft and glassy morning conditions.

Best on offer? Saturday the 15th morning for the clean, glassy 7ft swell is your first-week winner. Second week, Wednesday the 26th morning is the standout for experts, with Sunday the 23rd afternoon as a solid backup for strong intermediates.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
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16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
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15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4136
3650
4005
3288
3051
2758
2168
2233
1426
667
521
507
844
1014
631
401
361
291
174
148
217
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
0
E
10
S
5
ESE
10
E
15
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
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off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
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cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:14PM1.69m
1:20AM2.23m
1:17PM1.88m
1:57AM2.28m
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
Low Tide
6:35PM0.39m
7:37AM0.74m
7:29PM0.38m
8:14AM0.53m
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
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Temp °C
14
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12
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12
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Feels °C
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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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