Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Apollo Bay.
We’ve got a solid streak of surf ahead, stretching through the next two weeks. The first waves roll in on Friday the 28th of August, and from there it’s a long run of SW groundswell with plenty of clean slots if you time it right.
The real standouts are Monday the 31st of August and the run from the 11th to the 12th of September. Those are the days to block out.
Friday, 28th August (Afternoon): First swell arrives at 5.2 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell with plenty of juice (1440 combined energy). Wind is a cross-off from the SW, so faces are okay but not perfect. A bit much for beginners.
Saturday, 29th August: Morning brings a 4.3 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore WSW breeze (moderate energy at 736). By the afternoon, the swell bumps to 6.6 ft from the SW, period holds at 14 seconds, and the offshore wind stays. Energy jumps to a strong 2220. Excellent for experienced surfers. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and this long-period SW swell will love it.
Sunday, 30th August: Another clean morning. 5.9 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind. Energy is moderate (1367). Afternoon turns cross-off, still surfable.
Monday, 31st August: This is one of the best. Morning has 5.9 ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a dead calm 3 mph offshore wind from the W. Glassy. Energy is strong (1698). Afternoon holds up with 5.6 ft SW swell and a slight air from the SSW giving clean cross-off. This is the session you chase.
Tuesday, 1st September: Swell drops a little but still a clean 5.9 ft SW in the morning with a very long 16-second period. Cross-off wind from the NNW keeps it surfable. Afternoon gets smaller at 4.6 ft.
Wednesday, 2nd September: Solid again. Morning is a clean 5.2 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore W breeze and 16-second period. Afternoon gets punchier at 5.9 ft with a moderate offshore. Good all day.
Thursday, 3rd September & Friday, 4th September: Swell stays in the 6.2 ft to 7.9 ft range. Thursday has stronger cross-off winds, a bit messy. Friday the 4th afternoon is worth a look – 7.9 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore WNW wind. Energy hits a very strong 2536. For experienced surfers only.
Saturday, 5th September: A 6.6 ft SW swell in the morning with a cross-off is okay. The afternoon turns lumpy with a 7.9 ft SW swell and a strong cross-shore N wind. Skip it.
Sunday, 6th September: Big and heavy. Morning has 8.2 ft SW swell with a strong 25 mph offshore W wind. Clean but a fight to get out. Afternoon goes massive – 13.1 ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and strong offshore winds. Energy is a huge 5793. Absolute experts only.
Monday, 7th September to Wednesday, 9th September: Swell settles back to 4.9 ft to 8.2 ft. Monday and Tuesday have rain but clean conditions. Wednesday the 9th afternoon brings another big pulse at 9.8 ft SW with a fresh offshore.
Thursday, 10th September & Friday, 11th September: Another premium window. Thursday afternoon has 8.2 ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a moderate offshore WSW wind with very strong energy (3333). Friday the 11th is a standout – morning sees 7.9 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and a gentle offshore W breeze. Energy is huge (3870). Afternoon is a touch smaller at 6.2 ft but still excellent.
Saturday, 12th September: Perfect finish. Morning has 5.2 ft SW swell with an incredible 17-second period – super long groundswell. Light cross-off from the NW, strong
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 1558 | 732 | 1214 | 1349 | 1349 | 1325 | 1179 | 1953 | 1494 | 859 | 833 | 1164 | 1363 | 1547 | 1526 | 1484 | 1343 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:56PM2.28m | 3:30AM1.99m | 4:34PM2.25m | 3:56AM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:55PM0.70m | 9:54AM0.07m | 10:28PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 |
Temp °C | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1436 | 1101 | 736 | 641 | 732 | 1214 | 1349 | 1349 | 1325 | 1179 | 1953 | 1494 | 859 | 833 | 1164 | 1363 | 1547 | 1526 | 1484 | 1343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 16 | NNE 4 | SW 18 | S 10 | — | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 21 | 116 | 136 | 61 | — | 373 | 710 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 118 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 21 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1558 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 571 | 535 |
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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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