Apollo Bay surf break

Apollo Bay surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apollo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)151514141414141314151515151514141413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)791623507465604586595265518552229225917602178205516901203951632244214146
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:51PM
2.04
1:59AM
1.83
2:28PM
2.12
2:46AM
2.04
3:00PM
2.16
3:27AM
2.19
3:30PM
2.15
4:03AM
2.28
3:58PM
2.12
4:37AM
2.31
4:24PM
2.05
5:09AM
2.27
4:48PM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
0.75
8:08AM
0.54
8:43PM
0.55
8:52AM
0.51
9:13PM
0.39
9:31AM
0.50
9:43PM
0.28
10:06AM
0.53
10:11PM
0.21
10:39AM
0.59
10:39PM
0.18
11:10AM
0.68
11:06PM
0.19
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--
Sunset-8:04--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:55--7:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161714171815202219171614151616182217181916
Feels °C (?)141412161614192016151312121314172118161614
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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 12 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.

Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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