
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Apollo Bay’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat start, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The first real sniff of action isn’t until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. That’s when a lovely clean 3ft SW groundswell rolls in with an 18-second period, under light offshore winds. It’s still on the smaller side, but the quality is there. That afternoon, things get a whole lot more interesting with the swell bumping up to 6ft from the SW, period holding at 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind cleaning it right up. This is your pick for the week—solid, clean, and the moderate wave energy (1774) tells you there’s plenty of push behind it. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do the trick.
Now, Wednesday the 9th is a beast, but it’s a warning, not a recommendation. We’re looking at 13ft to 15ft SW swells, with very strong wave energy (13095 to 20693). That is serious size. The winds are cross-offshore, but this is only for experts—beginners, stay well clear. The period is long, which gives it real punch, and at a beach-and-point setup like Apollo Bay, that kind of size can get a bit unruly.
Thursday the 10th drops back a little, but still a solid 10ft to 12ft SSW swell with moderate energy. Clean conditions, but it’s still big. The light winds on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th morning are where it gets interesting again. Saturday morning in particular—absolute glass with 6ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, and calm winds. That is dreamy. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early for that session.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. Strong winds and poor conditions. Tuesday the 15th sees a return of quality with a moderate offshore wind and a 10ft SW swell. That’s a proper wave for experienced surfers. The following days, Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th, keep pumping with solid SW and SSW swells, offshore winds, and clean conditions. The standout in that run is Wednesday afternoon with an 12ft WSW swell and moderate offshore wind. Wave energy is high (5688), so expect power.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 19th offers a clean 7ft SW swell with offshore wind, and that’s worth a look. But after that, it gets a bit messy. Strong winds on Sunday the 20th and onshore conditions early the next week. The last real hope is Tuesday the 22nd with a 6ft SW groundswell, long 17-second period, and light cross-shore wind. It’s a cleaner option, but it’s not a standout.
If you’re picking one session, make it Tuesday afternoon the 8th or Saturday morning the 12th. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1468 | 193 | 524 | 862 | 881 | 1774 | 8434 | 6953 | 12548 | 8697 | 5702 | 4312 | 2525 | 1736 | 2037 | 2761 | 1650 | 1262 | 882 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:37AM1.63m | 8:43PM1.77m | 6:47AM1.48m | 10:19PM1.79m | 9:33AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.87m | 11:23AM1.61m | 00:17AM1.97m | 12:30PM1.85m | 00:56AM2.06m | 1:20PM2.08m | 1:32AM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM1.23m | 12:46PM0.40m | 2:34AM1.31m | 2:18PM0.59m | 4:53AM1.19m | 4:21PM0.66m | 5:54AM0.97m | 5:43PM0.62m | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:42PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
496 | 193 | 330 | 862 | 881 | 1774 | 2212 | 3773 | 8145 | 8697 | 5702 | 4312 | 2525 | 1736 | 2037 | 2761 | 1650 | 1262 | 882 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — |
— | 45 | 148 | 531 | 331 | — | 93 | 2364 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 73 | 46 | 346 | 60 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1468 | 158 | 524 | — | — | 29 | 8434 | 6953 | 12548 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 375 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 643 | 1254 | 528 | 35 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
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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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