Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what Apollo Bay's got lined up for us over the next couple of weeks.
First off, don't bother waxing up for the first few days. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are a total dud with weak, onshore slop and chop. You'll be doing more cursing than surfing. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, topping out at 717 on Tuesday morning.
Things finally get clean on Thursday the 20th. We're looking at a little 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell with light offshore wind. It ain't gonna win any awards, but it'll be clean as a whistle for a log or a mini-mal. The energy is moderate (323-328).
Now, here's the good stuff. Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd is where it's at. Friday morning sees a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and clean offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (3652), so this is strictly for the experienced crew – beginners will be in over their heads. Water temp is about 57°, which is dead average for this time of year, so your 4/3 steamer is the move. Saturday keeps the good times rolling with a 7ft SW swell and clean offshore wind, and Sunday drops to a still-pumping 6ft. Apollo Bay is a beach and point set-up, and with a long-period SW groundswell like this, the point should be firing. Crowds are possible, so set your alarm early.
The swell backs off a touch for Monday the 24th, with 5ft to 10ft of SW swell. That 10ft Monday afternoon comes with some light rain, so the surface might be a bit messy. Tuesday and Wednesday the 25th and 26th get ugly with strong winds and onshore crud, so give those a miss.
Peeking into the second week, there's another decent pulse. Friday the 28th of August looks excellent for the experienced surfer again, with a 6ft SW groundswell and light offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1382). That Saturday the 29th is a total write-off with strong onshore wind – forget it.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are a mixed bag – clean conditions but marginal surf, though Monday sees a fresh offshore wind (22 mph) on a 4ft SW swell. Tuesday the 1st of September has moderate offshore wind and clean surf, but it's on the small side at 3ft.
So, if you want the best of the run, pencil in Friday the 21st to Sunday the 23rd of August, and keep one eye on Friday the 28th. The rest is a bit of a crapshoot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 412 | 496 | 287 | 178 | 158 | 142 | 188 | 198 | 1136 | 2903 | 701 | 1685 | 1983 | 2203 | 1915 | 1220 | 1552 | 1111 | 802 | 2638 | 511 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:22PM2.19m | 4:05AM2.05m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.66m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 6 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 412 | 496 | 287 | 178 | 31 | 142 | 135 | 198 | 502 | 566 | 701 | 1685 | 1983 | 2203 | 1915 | 1220 | 1552 | 1111 | 802 | 706 | 511 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | — | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 47 | 31 | 15 | — | 158 | 87 | 188 | 130 | 1 | 183 | 168 | — | 22 | 72 | 365 | 588 | — | 5 | 18 | 38 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 9 | ESE 5 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | SE 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 255 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | — | W 12 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | 50 | 42 | 8 | 27 | 52 | — | 1 | — | 1136 | 2903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2638 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 196 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 19 |
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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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