Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay. It’s a beach and point setup, fairly consistent, and it’s going to take a little while to get going. We’ve got a slow start mid-week, but a couple of proper standouts are on the horizon if you’re willing to wait.
The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no dramas there.
Wednesday morning kicks off small and clean, with a 3ft southwest swell and a 14-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things tidy, but the energy is only moderate, and it’s just not doing much. It’s a bit of a flat start, nothing to rush out for. The afternoon bumps up slightly to 5ft but with a shorter 13-second period, and it’s still not firing. We’re looking at a couple of days of small, marginal surf here.
Thursday stays weak. Morning is 3ft with an 11-second period, and the energy is low. The wind is light, so it’s clean, but there’s just no push. The afternoon is similar – 2ft. You’re basically waiting for the swell to show up.
Friday is when things start to wake up. The morning brings a solid 6ft southwest swell with a long 18-second period, and the energy jumps up significantly – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is light offshore, setting up some proper clean lines. This is looking like the first decent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 5ft with a 16-second period, still good.
Saturday stays in the mix. Morning is 4ft, afternoon bumps to 6ft. The afternoon has a proper offshore breeze and strong energy. Sunday morning keeps the 6ft swell going with light offshore wind, but the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-off.
Monday is a real standout. The morning has 7ft of southwest swell with a 15-second period and strong energy. But the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s as clean as it gets. The afternoon is just as good, 6ft and glassy again. This is the pick of the first week. If you can get out Monday, do it.
Tuesday morning gets blown out a bit with a fresh cross-off, and the swell drops to 5ft. The afternoon is better with offshore wind and a 4ft swell, but it’s a bit of a letdown after Monday.
The second week is quieter. Wednesday and Thursday are small and clean, with light winds and good conditions, but the swell drops under 4ft. Not a lot of power. Friday brings a bit more size back – 6ft with offshore wind – but it’s not as clean.
Now, for the real highlight. The following week, from the 5th of September, things go off. Saturday afternoon sees a jump to 15ft with a strong breeze offshore, and the energy is enormous. That’s serious, powerful surf. It’s only for experts though. Sunday is even bigger, with 18ft swells and huge energy, and the wind is offshore, making for some terrifyingly clean, giant waves. Monday morning holds at 16ft with gentle offshore wind – that’s exceptional, but you better know what you’re doing.
After that, it drops back down. Monday afternoon is 8ft, Tuesday is 7ft with a long 18-second period, and it’s still good for experienced surfers.
The second week’s main standout is Sunday, the 6th, and Monday, the 7th of September. Those are the big ones. Huge swell, clean conditions, and energy readings that are off the charts – that’s a strong to very strong system. But it’s expert territory, no question. The long period and the size mean it’s going to be a proper challenge at a beach and point setup.
So, the plan is: get out Monday morning for the glassy 6ft, or if you’re a charger, wait for that massive pulse in early September. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle, but the potential at the end is huge.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
623 | 246 | 158 | 125 | 470 | 1634 | 1436 | 1101 | 746 | 650 | 400 | 946 | 1011 | 1387 | 1606 | 1307 | 1685 | 1265 | 988 | 1421 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:20PM2.25m | 3:05AM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:57AM0.27m | 9:22PM0.62m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
623 | 246 | 158 | 117 | 368 | 1634 | 1436 | 1101 | 746 | 650 | 400 | 946 | 1011 | 1387 | 1606 | 1307 | 1685 | 1265 | 988 | 1421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SE 10 | — | — | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 16 | NNE 4 | — |
— | 219 | 79 | 125 | 470 | 1249 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 215 | 136 | 62 | — | 60 | 361 | 1068 | 5 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 21 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | — |
— | 90 | 75 | 113 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 587 | 33 | 0 |
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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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