Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apollo Bay surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, this is Rusty.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf for Apollo Bay, kicking off right away this Thursday afternoon and rolling through the next couple of weeks. The opening swell is a big one, with a long-period groundswell that’s got plenty of grunt.

The best waves of the whole stretch are on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th of August. Thursday afternoon sees a 10ft swell from the southwest, with a very long 16-second period and a combined energy reading of 3673 (moderate-strong). A steady offshore wind keeps things clean, though this is only for experienced surfers – too big for beginners. Water temperature is 57°, about average for this time of year. Friday morning stays solid with 8ft southwest swell and the same long period, still offshore and clean. By Friday afternoon it goes cross-offshore, still good but not as glassy.

Saturday 15th August morning is pure magic – glassy conditions with a light northwesterly breeze, and a clean 7ft southwest swell. That’s your standout morning for a more relaxed session if the bigger days feel too meaty. Afternoon gets a bit of a southerly cross-breeze, but still surfable.

From Sunday 16th through Tuesday 18th, the swell drops away quickly and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, so conditions go poor. That’s about three days of dud surf.

Things start to improve again from Wednesday 19th, but it’s only tiny knee-high leftovers for a few days – not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

Now, looking further ahead, there are two more standout pulses. On Sunday 23rd August, a big 12ft southwest swell rolls in with a 16-second period, and fresh offshore wind keeps it clean. That one’s got a combined energy of 8778 (strong) – a serious day for the experienced crew. Then on Monday 24th August afternoon, a 15ft southwest swell arrives, though with a shorter 13-second period and combined energy of 8203 (strong). Offshore wind again, but that size is pure expert territory.

Heading into the second week, the 26th of August morning shows a massive 16ft southwest swell with a combined energy of 15,448 (very strong). That’s the biggest of the whole outlook, but with fresh cross-offshore winds it’ll be a wild, powerful day for experts only. Later in the week, the 28th of August afternoon brings a 7ft southwest swell with a 19-second period (very long) and solid offshore winds – quality waves for those who can handle the long lulls between sets.

Apollo Bay handles southwest swell well, being a beach and point setup. Keep in mind, with these long-period swells (especially anything over 15 seconds), the waves can wall up at the beach breaks, but the point here should offer some nice lines. The spot can get crowded sometimes, so expect company on the standout days.

So in short: the first Thursday and Friday are your best bets for early action, Saturday morning for the glass, and then keep an eye on the 23rd, 24th afternoon, and 28th afternoon for more heavy-hitting sessions. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
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15
2.5
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15
2.3
SW
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2.2
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1.9
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1.1
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4005
3288
3204
2795
2454
2204
1554
529
521
514
865
1014
856
407
496
291
174
113
102
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
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15
SW
10
WSW
0
NE
10
SSW
10
E
15
ESE
10
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10
NE
15
ENE
15
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15
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15
NNE
15
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20
NNE
30
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High Tide
1:20AM2.23m
1:17PM1.88m
1:57AM2.28m
2:10PM2.04m
2:32AM2.28m
2:57PM2.16m
3:05AM2.24m
3:41PM2.21m
3:36AM2.16m
4:22PM2.19m
4:05AM2.05m
5:03PM2.12m
Low Tide
7:37AM0.74m
7:29PM0.38m
8:14AM0.53m
8:16PM0.40m
8:49AM0.36m
8:59PM0.46m
9:23AM0.25m
9:39PM0.54m
9:56AM0.19m
10:17PM0.66m
10:28AM0.19m
10:54PM0.79m
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Temp °C
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12
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12
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17
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Feels °C
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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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