Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,635 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
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 for Apollo Bay.
We've got a solid run of swell coming through over the next couple of weeks, but it's not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real standout is Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning session is looking massive, with a strong 16ft SW swell packing a serious punch – the combined energy is a huge 13639. That's big, powerful stuff. This is for experienced crew only. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean, but it's a strong breeze. The afternoon backs off to a still-chunky 10ft SW, with a 15-second period, making for some proper groundswell lines. The energy is still very strong at 3494.
Another beauty to circle is Sunday the 30th of August. We've got a solid 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW. The combined energy is a very strong 3210. This is top-tier stuff for the experienced surfer.
For a slightly different vibe, Sunday the 23rd of August is a cracker. The swell drops to a clean 7ft from the SW, but with a 16-second period, meaning plenty of energy. The real kicker here is the wind turning glassy in the afternoon from the SSW. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined energy is still a strong 1929.
The first week looks best, with a big gap of ok-to-good conditions but nothing epic after the 4th of September. The 5th of September sees the wind swing onshore, making a mess of things. For a break like Apollo Bay, which is fairly exposed, when the wind is up it can get more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle.
The run from the 21st of August right through to the 3rd of September is fairly consistent, so we’re in for a good spell. The 24th of August is a bit smaller, with a 5ft SW swell, and the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon, making it a bit of a grovel.
Overall, the best of the best is Saturday the 22nd of August for the sheer size and power, and Sunday the 23rd of August for the glassy, clean conditions. Keep an eye on the 30th of August for another solid offering.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3203 | 8055 | 10635 | 3377 | 2295 | 1418 | 1929 | 1361 | 810 | 711 | 613 | 961 | 572 | 489 | 347 | 543 | 170 | 104 | 231 | 2220 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.86m | 5:23AM1.65m | 7:37PM1.74m | 5:45AM1.53m | 9:07PM1.67m | 6:06AM1.41m | 10:43PM1.71m | 7:14AM1.29m | 11:50PM1.81m | 10:52AM1.33m | 00:32AM1.91m | 12:05PM1.48m | 1:03AM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM1.11m | 12:11PM0.44m | 00:56AM1.26m | 12:56PM0.56m | 3:19AM1.37m | 2:08PM0.69m | 6:21AM1.29m | 4:01PM0.74m | 6:44AM1.17m | 5:21PM0.71m | 7:04AM1.03m | 6:16PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 701 | 1240 | 2982 | 3377 | 2295 | 1418 | 1929 | 1361 | 810 | 711 | 613 | 961 | 572 | 489 | 347 | 543 | 90 | 98 | 231 | 2220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 8 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | — |
| kJ | 168 | 90 | 22 | 117 | 369 | 679 | — | — | — | 15 | 50 | 138 | 264 | 275 | 143 | 80 | 170 | 104 | 98 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 45 | 147 | 4 | 2 | — | 125 | 56 | 224 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3203 | 8055 | 10635 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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