Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 12,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.
The next couple of weeks are shaping up with a steady run of solid SW groundswell, and the standout sessions are clearly the first Monday and Tuesday morning. This one isn't for the groms though—most of the good stuff is in the 5 to 7 feet range, with a few sessions pushing well past that. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest steamer but a good 3/2 will be welcome.
The week kicks off proper on Friday the 28th. Morning sees a 5 foot SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the west. That's classic Apollo Bay (Apollo Bay) form—clean lines, plenty of energy, and the combined swell energy is a meaty 1525. It's a big, powerful groundswell, so expect those sets to sweep through with long waits between them, which actually makes the paddle out a bit easier. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-off and drops off.
Saturday 29th is a bit smaller at 4 feet, but the clean offshore wind hangs in all day. It's a nice, manageable size for an intermediate session, and the energy is a moderate 736. Sunday 30th steps back up to 6-6 feet with a 13-14 second period. The morning is the pick with a gentle offshore breeze.
Now, for the real highlight: Monday 31st of August. Morning has a 6 foot SW swell at 15 seconds, and the wind is a glassy offshore breeze from the west—it doesn't get much cleaner than that. The combined energy is a strong 1758. Then the afternoon is absolutely dreamy with glassy conditions and an energy reading of 1948. This is the session to put a cross through on the calendar. Tuesday 1st September is still fun, but a strong NNW cross-off wind kicks in, dropping the quality.
The swell builds again from Wednesday 2nd September into Thursday 3rd. Wednesday morning is a gem: 6 foot SW at 15 seconds with a gentle offshore wind, energy at 1471. The afternoon climbs to 7 feet with continued offshore flow and energy at 1802. That’s the second standout—perfect for anyone comfortable on a bigger wave. Thursday drops off with cross-off winds.
Here’s where it gets wild. Friday 4th September sees a massive spike: 21 feet from the WSW. The combined swell energy is a staggering 22219. That is way, way too big for this break—it'll be a washing machine and a half. Only absolute specialists on a big-wave sled should even look at it; for 99% of surfers, this is a day to watch from the cliff or, to be honest, maybe the kite surfers will be having a ball. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th are still heaving in the 8 to 12 foot range with cross-off winds and moderate to strong energy. Still a lot of water moving around.
After that, it eases back. Monday 7th September is a nice recovery day with a clean 6 foot SSW and glassy morning. The following days get messy with onshore winds and rain on the 8th and 9th—best left alone. By Thursday 10th, it drops right down to 3-4 feet, glassy again but tiny. The run finishes strong on Saturday 12th September with 6 to 8 feet SW at a lovely 16-17 seconds, clean offshore winds, and energy up at 2583 and 3087.
To sum it up: if you're keen on a solid, grinding SW groundswell with clean conditions, you’ve got two no-brainers. The absolute best on offer is Monday 31st August, morning and afternoon—the glassy, 6 foot, 15-second SW swell with very strong energy is a proper dream session. The second standout is Wednesday 2nd September morning, with 6 feet and a gentle offshore wind, building to a bigger afternoon. After that, the week closes with another solid Saturday session. Just watch out for that monster day on the 4th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1518 | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 641 | 690 | 1042 | 1161 | 1349 | 1380 | 1325 | 1953 | 1374 | 871 | 1020 | 1471 | 1784 | 1355 | 1688 | 1618 | 11202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:34PM2.25m | 3:56AM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:54AM0.07m | 10:28PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1518 | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 641 | 690 | 1042 | 1161 | 1349 | 1380 | 1325 | 1953 | 1374 | 871 | 1020 | 1471 | 1784 | 1355 | 1688 | 1618 | 2610 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 10 | — | — | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | NNE 5 | SW 18 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — |
7 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 116 | 136 | 101 | — | 373 | 623 | — | 5 | 2 | 117 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 21 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | 17 | 19 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11202 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 599 |
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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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