Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We're starting off a bit quiet, but things are going to build into something pretty special. The water temp at Apollo Bay is sitting at 57°F, pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no dramas there.
Thursday 27th August is a gentle start. The morning has a small 2.6ft SSW swell with a glassy wind, and the combined energy is 312 – pretty weak. It's not going to be anything to write home about, but it's clean. The afternoon drops to 2.0ft with a longer period of 14 seconds from the WSW, and a cross-off breeze. The energy is still low at 355. It's a session for the log or a learner, not for charging.
Friday 28th August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a 5.2ft SW swell with a period of 18 seconds, paired with a light offshore wind. The energy jumps to 1518, a solid moderate range. The conditions are clean and the swell has some real grunt. This is a good one for experienced surfers, and the period is long enough to hold up well on the point. The afternoon holds similar, with a 5.2ft SW swell at 16 seconds, cross-off wind, and 1440 energy. Solid.
Saturday 29th August is a standout. The morning is clean with a 4.3ft SW swell and a 14-second period, offshore wind, and 736 energy. Nice, but it's the afternoon that gets the heart pumping. The swell jumps to 8.2ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind and 3313 energy. That's a strong, clean swell for the experienced crew. The direction is right on the money for the break (SW optimum), and the offshore wind will keep the faces perfect.
Sunday 30th August keeps the run going. The morning has a 5.6ft SSW swell, 13-second period, gentle offshore breeze, and 1086 energy. The afternoon is a 5.9ft SW swell, 13 seconds, moderate offshore wind, and 1262 energy. Both clean and very good.
Monday 31st August is another highlight. The morning is 6.2ft SW swell, 14 seconds, cross-off wind, and 1803 energy. The afternoon is even better with a 6.9ft SW swell, a very long 17-second period, glassy conditions, and 3455 energy. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers – the groundswell will have plenty of push and the points will be working beautifully.
Tuesday 1st September is a bit of a letdown. The winds are strong from the NNW at 18-22 mph, making for a messy cross-off. The swell is still there at 4.6-5.6ft from the SW, but the energy drops and the conditions are marginal. The crowd might be a factor on a Tuesday, but it's not looking great.
Wednesday 2nd September is a big day. The morning is a clean 6.2ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind and 1703 energy. The afternoon is the standout for the entire outlook: a massive 13.1ft WSW swell, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore wind and 7243 energy. This is for experts only. It's big, powerful, and the offshore wind will make it challenging but epic. The energy is exceptionally strong.
Thursday 3rd September to Saturday 5th September sees the swell drop back a bit, but there's still plenty of size (7.5-7.9ft) with moderate winds. The conditions are clean but marginal due to questionable tides or wind strength. The energy is still strong. The crowd is a possibility, but the quality is there for the experienced.
Sunday 6th September is a mixed bag. The morning is a clean 6.6ft SW swell, but the afternoon is a 9.8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and 3664 energy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the light rain might dampen the mood.
Monday 7th September – now this is a special one. The afternoon is a 16.4ft W swell, 13-second period, glassy, with a massive 12205 energy. This is exceptional surf for experts, but it's very big. The wind will be glassy, so the faces will be perfect. This is a serious session.
Tuesday 8th September to Wednesday 9th September – the swell is huge, with 19.7ft waves on the 9th and very strong winds. The energy is off the charts (24390). The guidance says the swell is too big for this break, so only the most experienced should even think about it, and even then, it's a mission.
Thursday 10th September to Friday 11th September – the swell drops to 16.4-9.8ft, still big and powerful, but
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 125 | 470 | 1518 | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 2651 | 617 | 932 | 1110 | 1860 | 1426 | 2437 | 1929 | 1366 | 859 | 1212 | 1697 | 5733 | 1190 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.48m | 1:03AM2.01m | 12:54PM1.66m | 1:30AM2.07m | 1:34PM1.85m | 1:54AM2.10m | 2:10PM2.02m | 2:18AM2.10m | 2:45PM2.16m | 2:42AM2.08m | 3:20PM2.25m | 3:05AM2.04m | 3:56PM2.28m | 3:30AM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.66m | 7:25AM0.89m | 7:00PM0.61m | 7:46AM0.73m | 7:39PM0.57m | 8:08AM0.57m | 8:14PM0.56m | 8:31AM0.41m | 8:49PM0.57m | 8:57AM0.27m | 9:22PM0.62m | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:55PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 158 | 117 | 323 | 1518 | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 641 | 617 | 932 | 1110 | 1860 | 1426 | 2437 | 1929 | 1366 | 859 | 1212 | 1697 | 1505 | 1190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 4 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 79 | 125 | 470 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 116 | 136 | 136 | 19 | 373 | 1018 | 19 | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 21 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 21 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 75 | 113 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | 18 | 16 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | SW 6 | WSW 14 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2651 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 47 | 5733 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 564 | 453 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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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).
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