Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Issued: 9 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
15.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,271 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 23rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
5
2
3
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
835
763
943
1736
919
676
1159
915
754
485
838
685
2316
2653
2248
1590
1235
669
1240
1077
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
SW
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:10AM2.49m
2:58PM1.84m
3:51AM2.39m
3:56PM1.83m
4:31AM2.26m
4:58PM1.80m
5:10AM2.10m
6:05PM1.77m
5:50AM1.93m
7:18PM1.76m
6:32AM1.76m
8:32PM1.79m
7:18AM1.61m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.69m
9:08PM0.22m
10:13AM0.58m
9:57PM0.40m
10:58AM0.50m
10:48PM0.60m
11:44AM0.44m
11:42PM0.81m
12:32PM0.42m
00:47AM1.01m
1:24PM0.42m
2:11AM1.16m
2:19PM0.44m
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7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:09
5:09
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 mm
1
1
6
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
11
11
12
12
12
10
12
12
10
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
7
9
10
9
6
6
8
8
9
7
8
8
5
4
4
4
7
6
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
12
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
10
1.5
S
10
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
2
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
129
835
763
943
1736
919
423
1159
915
754
485
838
685
1147
1737
2248
1590
1235
669
1240
1077
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
14
0.9
S
8
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
204
84
402
433
553
603
472
19
15
6
180
1
8
15
103
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.4
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
17
10
3
6
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.3
W
8
1.8
SSW
10
0.8
W
4
0.6
WNW
3
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
3
196
676
26
6
2316
2653
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
2
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
5
4
4
1
2
5
3
Distance (km)
18
33
0
0
213
375
111
99
0
0
0
0
20
36
0
57
387
240
57
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
5
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
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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