Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.7° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 19,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for Apollo Bay.

It’s been a bit slow to kick off. The start of the weekend is pretty flat and messy, not worth paddling for. We’re looking at a gap of a couple of days here before things get interesting. Hold tight.

The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, the 10th of August. The ocean’s waking up with a solid 5ft southwest groundswell, and with a period of 19 seconds, there’s a lot of energy in the water (combined energy of 1844). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the sets will be lined up nicely. The swell is a bit on the bigger side, but it’s still manageable for most. For a beach and point setup, that long period might make it break a little straight, but the point should handle it well.

Tuesday offers a repeat of similar conditions, just a touch smaller at 4ft with 14-second period. Still clean, still rideable, but the energy is lower (767). Not a standout, but a decent session.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is where it starts to get a bit serious. The morning swell jumps to 7ft from the southwest, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 2434. That’s a lot of push. The wind is still a clean cross-off, but by the afternoon, things turn. The wind swings offshore and cranks up to 28 mph, and the swell hits 12ft (combined energy of 8847). That’s expert territory. The waves will be clean and lined up, but paddling in will be a battle. This is not for beginners.

Thursday the 13th is a beast. The morning swell is 21ft from the WSW (combined energy of 24764). That is massive, and the forecast is clear: the swell is too big for this break. Even with favorable winds, it’s a no-go for pretty much everyone. The afternoon holds at 20ft with a fresh offshore wind. This is strictly for the most experienced, and even then, you’d want to be very careful.

By Friday the 14th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 10ft to 12ft, still with a clean offshore wind. The afternoon is the pick of the day, with an 12ft southwest swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 6847. The wave comment says exceptional for expert surfers, and I agree. If you’ve got the skills, this is a session to remember.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell backing off. Saturday the 15th has 8ft to 8ft swell with light offshore winds in the morning, dropping to a light cross-off in the afternoon. Clean, solid, and good for experienced surfers. Sunday the 16th is a glassy morning with 4ft swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is 965, and the wind is dead calm. That’s as clean as it gets. The sets will be a bit fat with that period, but for a point break, it should be a fun, relaxed session.

The second week tails off. Monday the 17th has onshore wind and a messy 5ft to 5ft swell. Not great. Tuesday the 18th offers a glassy morning with only 3ft swell, and the afternoon is onshore. Wednesday the 19th is a cross-shore mess. The real standout in the second week is Thursday the 20th, with a late afternoon pulse of 12ft from the WSW, 18-second period, and a combined energy of 9221. The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’s a promising setup, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t set your watch by it. Friday the 21st is glassy in the morning with a 8ft southwest swell, good for experienced surfers, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. The rest of the window is small and average.

So, the standout on offer? It’s a toss-up between the Friday afternoon of the 14th for the experts and the clean, glassy Sunday morning of the 16th for a more chill session. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t expect a warm bath.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Wed morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:49PM1.89m
5:59AM1.68m
9:15PM1.87m
6:52AM1.57m
10:40PM1.93m
8:40AM1.47m
11:47PM2.03m
10:50AM1.52m
00:38AM2.14m
12:14PM1.69m
1:20AM2.23m
1:17PM1.88m
1:57AM2.28m
Low Tide
12:20PM0.18m
1:06AM1.29m
1:16PM0.26m
2:53AM1.40m
2:32PM0.36m
5:03AM1.33m
4:09PM0.42m
6:12AM1.17m
5:31PM0.42m
6:58AM0.96m
6:35PM0.39m
7:37AM0.74m
7:29PM0.38m
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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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