Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 11,426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming our way for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.
We’re kicking off with a pretty average start. The first couple of days are nothing to write home about – small, weak swell and very ordinary conditions. But don’t write this stretch off just yet because the real action starts to build by midweek and beyond.
Monday the 14th is pretty lackluster. You’ve got a small 2.6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the cross-off wind from the WNW at 15 km/h keeps it clean enough for a beginner session. Wave energy is moderate at 256, so don’t expect much push. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings to a clean offshore from the W at 20 km/h, but the swell drops to 2.3ft. Still, if you’re just after a float around, it’s not terrible.
Tuesday the 15th is where things get a bit more interesting, but also more challenging. The swell jumps to 11.5ft early, coming from the SW with a 13-second period. That’s proper energy – 6016 – and it’s a strong, powerful swell. However, the wind is cross-off from the WSW at 30 km/h, which is fresh and keeps the waves clean but the size is getting into expert territory. Afternoon sees it bump to 13.1ft with 14-second period and a solid 8313 energy reading. The wind stays cross-off from the SW at 35 km/h. This is big, powerful surf and not for the faint-hearted. Beginners should sit this one out.
Wednesday the 16th remains big with 9.8ft SW swell and 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore from the S at 20 km/h. The morning has a bit of a cross-chop, making it a bit messy. Afternoon cleans up a little with a cross-off from the SSW at 20 km/h. Still, the energy is strong – around 3594 to 3700 – so only experienced surfers should be in the water.
Thursday the 17th is a bit more manageable. The swell drops to 6.6ft in the morning, 5.9ft in the afternoon, with a 14-second period from the SSW and SW. Energy is around 1667 to 1179, which is moderate. The wind is light to moderate, with afternoon offshore from the WSW at 20 km/h. Conditions look good, and I’d say Thursday afternoon is a nice, clean option for intermediate to experienced surfers.
Now, Friday the 18th is a standout. Morning brings a 6.2ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Energy is high at 3593. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 15 km/h, so it’s clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The point at Apollo Bay should handle that long period nicely. Afternoon stays good with 6.2ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light cross-off from the WNW at 10 km/h. This is easily the best session of the first week.
The weekend sees a drop in size. Saturday the 19th has 4.3ft to 3.6ft SW swell, 14 to 13-second periods, with NW winds. Clean but weak – energy around 592 to 449. Sunday the 20th has a bit more size in the afternoon with 9.8ft SW swell, but the wind is a strong offshore from the W at 40 km/h. That’s hard to paddle into, and the energy is 3578. Not ideal for most.
Looking into the second week, Monday the 21st is big again – 11.5ft to 13.1ft SSW swell with 15 to 16-second periods and high energy. Morning wind is light cross from the SSE, but afternoon is onshore from the ESE. This is expert territory only.
Tuesday the 22nd is another real highlight. Morning is glassy with 9.8ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The wind is calm from the NW at 5 km/h – glassy conditions. Energy is strong at 3842. Afternoon stays glassy with 7.5ft SW swell and 15-second period. This is absolutely premium surf for experienced surfers. If you can get out there, this is the day.
Wednesday the 23rd drops back to 4.6ft to 3.9ft SW swell with moderate wind. Clean but nothing special. Thursday the 24th has a nice 5.2ft SW swell with 16-second period and light winds. Clean again, good for intermediates. Friday the 25th is poor with onshore wind and small swell – skip it.
The final weekend, Saturday the 26th, is small and weak, and Sunday the 27th has a big 6.9ft SW swell with 19-second period but very strong offshore wind at 35 to 40 km/h – clean but hard work. Monday the 28th sees a nice 6.6ft SW swell with 16-second period and light cross-off winds. Good conditions for experienced surfers.
The water temp is
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 218 | 173 | 134 | 3876 | 5288 | 5571 | 3573 | 3700 | 2921 | 1667 | 1179 | 1210 | 2238 | 1715 | 1006 | 588 | 444 | 722 | 798 | 2483 | 4584 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:41PM2.36m | 2:34AM2.10m | 3:17PM2.38m | 3:03AM2.04m | 3:51PM2.34m | 3:30AM1.96m | 4:25PM2.23m | 3:55AM1.85m | 5:01PM2.08m | 4:19AM1.74m | 5:40PM1.92m | 4:42AM1.62m | 6:30PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.59m | 9:18AM0.14m | 9:54PM0.68m | 9:47AM0.17m | 10:25PM0.79m | 10:17AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.92m | 10:47AM0.34m | 11:27PM1.05m | 11:20AM0.47m | 00:06AM1.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 218 | 173 | 64 | 2140 | 3025 | 3281 | 3573 | 3700 | 2921 | 1667 | 1179 | 1210 | 2238 | 1715 | 1006 | 588 | 444 | 722 | 798 | 1095 | 2805 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 36 | 75 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 1336 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 7 | 134 | 3876 | 5288 | 5571 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2483 | 4584 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 673 | 636 | 375 | 240 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 389 | 36 | 57 |
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