Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.1° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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272
257
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:43PM1.82m
5:51AM1.44m
7:37PM1.67m
6:51AM1.32m
9:04PM1.56m
9:58AM1.31m
10:37PM1.54m
11:42AM1.51m
11:35PM1.57m
12:35PM1.78m
00:17AM1.61m
1:14PM2.04m
00:51AM1.67m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.52m
00:47AM1.08m
12:19PM0.70m
1:55AM1.14m
1:13PM0.90m
4:20AM1.09m
3:41PM1.06m
5:26AM0.95m
5:47PM1.04m
6:03AM0.78m
6:48PM0.96m
6:34AM0.60m
7:31PM0.89m
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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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