Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 13,926 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)20ft (6.0m) 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 shaping up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days aren't quite firing yet, but hang tight. Wednesday the 2nd sees some SW swell around 6ft to 7ft, but that cross-off wind from the WNW keeps it from being a classic. The energy is there, with a combined swell energy of 1746, but it’s a bit of a battle. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Now, Thursday the 3rd is where it gets interesting. That’s the standout in the first week. We’ve got a big pulse of SW groundswell, pushing 13ft in the morning, building to 18ft in the afternoon. That’s some serious grunt, with combined energy readings of 8483 and 16287 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is offshore from the W all day, keeping things clean. But let’s be real, at 18ft, this is only for the experienced crew. The period is around 14 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with plenty of punch. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so the points will handle that long period better than a beach break. Not for beginners by any stretch.

Friday the 4th drops back to a still solid 10ft, same SW direction, but winds go cross-off, so not quite as pristine. Still decent waves, but the magic of Thursday is gone.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. Strong offshore winds (25 mph) will make paddling a nightmare, even if the waves are clean. Skip it.

Sunday the 6th offers a nice reprieve. SW swell eases to 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with light offshore winds. Combined energy (1580) is moderate. This is a solid session for experienced surfers on a Sunday morning, with clean conditions.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are smaller, but Tuesday morning has a treat: 4ft swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the W. The energy is moderate (1456), but the quality of the wave will be great at the point. It’s a good day for a more relaxed paddle.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. Wednesday the 9th sees a jump back up to 8ft to 12ft, but the wind turns cross-off from the SW. Still clean, but the wind isn’t helping. Energy is strong (5167-8378). Thursday the 10th is a similar story, but with cross and cross-onshore winds – not ideal. After that, it drops off. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 14th is a slow patch, with small swell and varying winds, until Monday the 15th. That Tuesday afternoon, the 15th, is interesting: almost no wind (glassy), with a 3ft swell from the SW at a long 17 second period. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun on a longboard. The week after (16th and 17th) picks up a little with offshore winds, but the swell is inconsistent.

So, the pick of the fortnight is without a doubt Thursday the 3rd of September. Big, powerful, clean offshore wind – but it’s a heavy day. The second best is Sunday the 6th for a solid, clean session that’s a bit more manageable. For the longboarders, Tuesday the 15th in the glassy afternoon will be a good one.

Keep in mind, any forecasts beyond a week are a bit speculative, but the signs are there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1776
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12868
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1006
358
1298
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:56PM2.28m
3:30AM1.99m
4:34PM2.25m
3:56AM1.93m
5:16PM2.15m
4:24AM1.85m
6:06PM2.01m
4:57AM1.76m
7:10PM1.86m
5:37AM1.63m
8:43PM1.77m
6:47AM1.48m
10:19PM1.79m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.70m
9:54AM0.07m
10:28PM0.82m
10:27AM0.05m
11:03PM0.95m
11:05AM0.10m
11:43PM1.09m
11:49AM0.22m
00:37AM1.23m
12:46PM0.40m
2:34AM1.31m
2:18PM0.59m
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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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