Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Apollo Bay over the next couple weeks. There’s a solid run of swell coming, but it’s not all smooth—some days are better than others, and the big stuff late in the period is strictly for the experienced crew.
The pattern starts Sunday the 23rd with a solid SW groundswell. Water temp is 57.2°, right on average for this time of year. Sunday morning brings a clean 6.2ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 2097. A light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph keeps things tidy. This is powerful surf for experienced surfers. Sunday afternoon holds similar size at 6.6ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, giving it even more punch and longer lulls. The wind goes light SSW at 3 mph, still cross-off. Clean and heavy.
Monday the 24th eases back. Morning has 4.9ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a NNW breeze at 9 mph—still cross-off and clean. The energy is moderate at 900. Afternoon drops to 4.6ft, wind goes light northerly at 3 mph, turning cross. Clean enough but less defined. Tuesday the 25th is mixed. Morning has light rain and an onshore ENE breeze at 6 mph, making things messy despite the 4.9ft SW swell. Afternoon improves with a light offshore from the WSW at 3 mph and 4.3ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds. That’s the better part of the day.
Wednesday the 26th fades. Morning is 3.0ft from the SW, afternoon bumps to 4.6ft but with a moderate WSW breeze at 12 mph. Clean but weak. Thursday the 27th is small—2.3ft in the morning, 2.0ft in the afternoon, though the afternoon has a light offshore from the W at 6 mph and a 14-second period. Tidy conditions but not much push.
Friday the 28th is a standout. Morning brings 5.6ft from the WSW with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is solid at 1663. This is excellent—long-period groundswell, clean, and offering proper lines. The point and beach setup at Apollo Bay should handle this well. Afternoon holds 5.2ft from the SW with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore from the W. Another excellent window.
Saturday the 29th drops to 3.9ft from the SW, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore from the W at 12 mph. Clean but smaller. Then Sunday the 30th delivers another standout. Morning sees 7.9ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The energy is very strong at 2718. This is big, powerful surf for experts only. The afternoon stays solid at 7.5ft with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore. Another ripper.
Monday the 31st keeps it going with 5.6ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and a light offshore from the WNW at 3 mph. Clean and punchy. Tuesday the 1st of September has 5.9ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and a gentle offshore in the afternoon from the W at 9 mph. Good energy. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell fade—5.2ft in the morning, dropping to 3.6ft by the afternoon.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are small and weak, with swell below 3.3ft. Not much going on. Saturday the 5th sees a small pick-up to 3.6ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a light offshore from the W at 6 mph. Workable but small.
Sunday the 6th looks promising. Morning is glassy—WNW at 3 mph, 4.6ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and a combined energy of 870. That glassy wind is a huge plus, so expect clean, smooth waves. The afternoon has 3.6ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period and a combined energy of 1051. Still clean.
Now, Monday the 7th of September is a different beast. A massive 18.0ft swell from the WSW hits in the morning, with a 13-second period and a fresh NW breeze at 22 mph. The combined energy is off the charts at 11516. The afternoon stays huge at 16.4ft with a strong offshore from the W at 25 mph. This is absolutely enormous—only for the most experienced big-wave surfers. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but paddling into these waves will be a serious challenge. If you’re not an expert, stay well clear.
Overall, the standout windows are Friday the 28th and Sunday the
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1418 | 1929 | 1343 | 890 | 681 | 604 | 780 | 555 | 378 | 297 | 632 | 215 | 121 | 129 | 643 | 1663 | 1302 | 1018 | 606 | 565 | 523 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:07PM1.67m | 6:06AM1.41m | 10:43PM1.71m | 7:14AM1.29m | 11:50PM1.81m | 10:52AM1.33m | 00:32AM1.91m | 12:05PM1.48m | 1:03AM2.01m | 12:54PM1.66m | 1:30AM2.07m | 1:34PM1.85m | 1:54AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.56m | 3:19AM1.37m | 2:08PM0.69m | 6:21AM1.29m | 4:01PM0.74m | 6:44AM1.17m | 5:21PM0.71m | 7:04AM1.03m | 6:16PM0.66m | 7:25AM0.89m | 7:00PM0.61m | 7:46AM0.73m | 7:39PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1418 | 1929 | 1343 | 890 | 681 | 604 | 780 | 555 | 378 | 235 | 632 | 116 | 121 | 123 | 480 | 1663 | 1302 | 1018 | 606 | 565 | 523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | — | S 9 | — | — | E 9 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 679 | — | — | — | 15 | 50 | 108 | 264 | 367 | 297 | — | 215 | 55 | 129 | 643 | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 353 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | S 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 16 | 147 | — | 12 | — | 90 | 75 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 37 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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