Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.8° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,234 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 5th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Apollo Bay.

The next 16 days are a proper mixed bag for Apollo Bay, with some serious size on the way, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The first few days are for the experienced crew, and there’s a quiet little gap in the middle, but the back half of the window looks magic.

We start off with a solid pulse. Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, sees a strong 12 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but there’s a lot of energy in the water – combined energy of 3941. It’s a big, clean wave, but it’s really only for the experienced. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Tuesday afternoon drops a touch to 8 ft from the SW, still a lot of push.

Wednesday the 5th looks better. The morning peaks at 6 ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period, and the wind is cross-off. By the afternoon, the wind swings offshore and it’s clean 7 ft surf. The energy is still high, around 2161, and the conditions are excellent for those who know what they’re doing.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are a bit of a drop-off. Thursday morning is tiny, only 2 ft, and not worth your time. Friday morning, though, brings back a nice 5 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (1009), but with that period, the waves will have shape and power. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so the long period will be at its best on the point.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a real write-off. The wind goes cross-shore and the swell drops to 3 ft to 5 ft, but the conditions are poor. That’s a couple of days you can skip.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 10th of August, a solid 7 ft SW groundswell arrives with a 17-second period. The wind is offshore and light, so the surf will be clean and powerful. The energy is strong at 2523. This is a standout for the experienced crew. Tuesday the 11th pushes up to 8 ft, with the same long period, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s a bit less tidy.

Wednesday the 12th is the big one – but with a massive caveat. We’re looking at a 16 ft to 20 ft SW swell, with a 17-second period and a combined energy reading over 21,000. That is a monster. The wind is offshore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is not a paddle-surfing day. For the experienced, it’s a spectacle, but for most of us, it’s a kite-surfing day, or just a day to watch from the cliffs.

After that, the swell backs off a little but stays high-quality. Thursday the 13th through to Saturday the 15th of August, we’re looking at 6 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell, with periods between 15 and 19 seconds. The wind is offshore or light cross-off, and the conditions are excellent. The energy is strong (between 1858 and 3970). This is a solid run for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 16th of August, it drops to 4 ft, but with a light offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun.

The true standout for the whole period is Monday the 17th of August. The morning brings a 7 ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a perfect combination. The energy is strong at 2552. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, but that morning session looks like a dream. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

The back end of the window, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, fades out to 3 ft to 4 ft, so it’s a quiet finish.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.9
SW
8
1.2
SSW
15
2
SW
14
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
1.2
WSW
15
2.1
SW
19
2.3
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2880
1317
479
621
1471
418
248
299
330
894
640
1098
1014
915
685
407
295
592
3033
3052
2513
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
W
5
NW
5
S
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
30
N
30
N
10
WNW
30
WSW
25
W
25
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
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
6:52AM1.57m
10:40PM1.93m
Low Tide
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
2:32PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
7
7
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7
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7
13
12
8
5
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9
8
7
5
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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.

Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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