Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I've got the full rundown on what's coming our way. Apollo Bay is the only spot on the radar for this forecast, and it’s got a little bit of everything over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, Tuesday morning the 25th is looking promising. We’re starting with a solid 5.2 ft SW groundswell, with a long 13-second period that’ll pack a punch. The northwest wind is dead still at 3 mph, so it’s glassy as glass. The water temp is sitting at 57.2°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate at 980, so there’s enough juice to get you moving. That morning session is the standout for the early part of the week.
Tuesday afternoon sees the swell dropping a touch to 3.9 ft, still from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-off at 9 mph. It’ll stay clean, but the energy drops to 890. Not a write-off, but morning was the go.
Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft, but the cross-off wind from the SW at 9 mph keeps things tidy. The energy is moderate at 980 to 700. The catch is, the tide and conditions are a bit marginal, so you’ll want to pick your moment.
Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop right off, down to 2.6 ft or less. It’s not going to be worth the paddle – the energy is weak at 310 to 355. That’s a gap day.
Friday the 28th, things get interesting again. A proper long-period SW groundswell, 18 seconds, pushing 5.2 ft to 5.6 ft. The combined energy jumps right up to 1654 and 1552, strong stuff. The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph. The wave comment says this is excellent for experienced surfers – and with that long period, it’ll be a bit more challenging at the beach, but that point break setup will love it. A real standout for the week.
Saturday the 29th, morning has a clean 4.6 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind at 9 mph. That’s a solid session. The afternoon drops off a bit with the swell fading and the wind picking up, so make the most of the morning.
Sunday the 30th is a ripper. The morning brings a 5.6 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 1591. The afternoon though, that’s the big one: an 8.2 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 4864. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off. This is another standout, but know that 8.2 ft and that long period is for experienced surfers only. The point and reef will be your friend here.
Monday the 31st keeps the momentum going. A 7.5 ft to 6.9 ft SW swell, 16-second period, still strong energy around 2601 to 2028. The wind is light and cross-off from the north. Another excellent day for the experienced crew.
Then we hit a bit of a speed bump. Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind cranks up to 19 to 25 mph from the west. The swell is still there at 3.9 ft, but the conditions are poor. The morning is a 19 mph cross-off, and the afternoon sees a 25 mph offshore that’s so strong it’ll be hard to even paddle into. Not a recommended session.
Wednesday the 2nd is a mixed bag. The morning is glassy with a 5.6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and energy at 1183. That’s a good session. The afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and it gets choppy, so morning is the pick.
Thursday the 3rd, we get a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, and a 6.6 ft SSW swell. Energy is strong at 1924. That’s excellent for the experienced. The afternoon is a bit windier but still clean.
Friday the 4th, the swell is 6.9 ft from the SW, but the period drops to just 9 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-driven swell. It’s a lot of water moving, but the shape won’t be as good. The energy is still strong at 1939 to 1967. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but the short period means it’s
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
867 | 479 | 436 | 429 | 700 | 298 | 156 | 125 | 470 | 1634 | 1548 | 1297 | 825 | 401 | 175 | 1142 | 4763 | 4043 | 2578 | 2028 | 1246 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:50PM1.81m | 10:52AM1.33m | 00:32AM1.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.74m | 6:44AM1.17m | 5:21PM0.71m | 7:04AM1.03m | 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 | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
867 | 479 | 436 | 242 | 700 | 298 | 156 | 117 | 357 | 1634 | 1548 | 1297 | 825 | 401 | 175 | 1142 | 4763 | 4043 | 2578 | 2028 | 1246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | S 11 | SE 10 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 20 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | — | — |
108 | 264 | 367 | 297 | — | 219 | 79 | 125 | 470 | 20 | 4 | — | — | 67 | 67 | 408 | 101 | 25 | 23 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SSW 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 147 | — | 12 | — | 90 | 75 | 113 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 95 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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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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