Apollo Bay surf break

Apollo Bay surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 01 May 2026 AEST
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Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
2
SSW
13
1.3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
677
590
410
295
215
238
301
425
368
246
224
386
1934
1336
523
834
556
767
1370
813
3329
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
20
N
20
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:14PM1.69m
1:13AM2.28m
12:49PM1.73m
1:46AM2.38m
1:21PM1.75m
2:16AM2.42m
1:50PM1.75m
2:47AM2.42m
2:18PM1.74m
3:17AM2.37m
2:46PM1.71m
3:48AM2.28m
3:14PM1.66m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.37m
7:31AM0.80m
6:59PM0.30m
8:03AM0.78m
7:30PM0.26m
8:33AM0.78m
7:59PM0.24m
9:02AM0.80m
8:29PM0.24m
9:32AM0.83m
8:58PM0.27m
10:02AM0.86m
9:29PM0.33m
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:31
5:30
5:30
10
4
1
5
2
11
2
3
3
Temp °C
26
26
23
23
23
22
17
17
14
15
14
14
15
14
14
16
16
15
11
10
11
23
23
20
19
18
18
15
16
10
10
9
9
12
11
10
12
11
10
8
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
677
590
410
295
215
238
301
425
368
246
224
386
964
706
378
834
556
767
1370
724
3329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
E
5
0.4
E
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
WSW
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
2
5
4
13
11
7
26
133
140
9
12
68
523
72
184
208
255
813
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
E
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
1
1
1
7
2
18
18
9
10
12
12
13
9
37
37
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
5
0.8
NE
4
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.1
WSW
9
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
6
11
7
13
22
2
7
3
207
1934
1336
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
18
18
18
22
19
0
0
0
19
288
19
35
202
182
0
19
18
0
0
0
129
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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