
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 15,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay. This is a proper mixed bag with some absolute thumpers, but you’ve gotta be ready to pick the right windows because the wind is going to be a major player.
The forecast kicks off with a beast of a swell on Thursday the 3rd of September. We’re talking a massive 18ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 15776. That’s a whole lot of ocean moving around. The wind is a fresh offshore from the W at 19 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the raw power is immense. At over 8ft, this is for experts only. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice touch of warmth for such a heavy session.
The real standout, the one you’d circle on the calendar, is the Saturday afternoon session on the 5th of September. The swell is a solid 16ft from the WSW, with a 15-second period and that combined energy is a massive 12451. The wind is a fresh offshore from the W at 22 mph, giving us that clean, blown-out face. This is a proper big-wave day for the experienced crew at Apollo Bay. This is the best on offer; it’s big, powerful, and clean.
At the other end of the size spectrum, there are some smaller, more manageable windows. The Sunday morning on the 6th of September is looking good with a 6ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The gentle offshore wind from the W at 9 mph will have it glassy and clean. The following Tuesday morning on the 8th of September is a real gem – a 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, making it a proper groundswell, and light offshore wind from the W at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1434, which is moderate, but the quality will be there. This is a day for the point break to shine.
Moving into the second week, things get more inconsistent. The Friday morning on the 11th of September has a tidy 7ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and light offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. A good, clean option for experienced surfers. The following Wednesday morning on the 16th of September is interesting – it’s almost glassy, with 4ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is calm. The energy is moderate at 1114, and the conditions will be very clean. It’s a promising call, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
There are a few long gaps where the surf is just not worth the paddle. From the 12th through the 14th of September, the wind is a mess, coming from the N and creating cross-chop on top of small, fading swell. The 17th of September is a no-go with a strong breeze blowing 28 mph, even if the swell is a solid 12ft. It’s a clean cross-off, but that wind is just too much for a good paddle.
Apollo Bay is a fairly exposed spot, so it gets the good with the bad. The crowds can turn up here sometimes, especially on the cleaner days, but with this forecast, there’s plenty of room to spread out on the bigger days. The optimum swell direction is SW, and the biggest swells are coming from that direction, which is a bonus.
Overall, you’ve got a couple of absolute crackers in the first week, particularly the 5th and the 8th of September. The rest is a mix of solid, clean waves for the experienced and windows of smaller, cleaner surf. The long-period groundswells will be best on the point. Keep your wits about you on the big ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4607 | 3866 | 3820 | 2963 | 1882 | 4295 | 3478 | 1387 | 975 | 496 | 1427 | 199 | 531 | 984 | 1795 | 1297 | 6793 | 8201 | 15715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:56AM1.93m | 5:16PM2.15m | 4:24AM1.85m | 6:06PM2.01m | 4:57AM1.76m | 7:10PM1.86m | 5:37AM1.63m | 8:43PM1.77m | 6:47AM1.48m | 10:19PM1.79m | 9:33AM1.43m | 11:28PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.82m | 10:27AM0.05m | 11:03PM0.95m | 11:05AM0.10m | 11:43PM1.09m | 11:49AM0.22m | 00:37AM1.23m | 12:46PM0.40m | 2:34AM1.31m | 2:18PM0.59m | 4:53AM1.19m | 4:21PM0.66m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
4607 | 3866 | 3820 | 2963 | 1882 | 2197 | 2082 | 1387 | 975 | 496 | 305 | 199 | 168 | 984 | 1795 | 1297 | 4323 | 5963 | 15715 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SSW 6 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | S 20 |
18 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 15 | 31 | — | 45 | 147 | 336 | 273 | — | 25 | 1445 | 3543 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | SW 19 | S 7 | — | SW 26 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 531 | 58 | — | 105 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 4295 | 3478 | — | — | — | 1427 | 44 | — | — | — | 90 | 6793 | 8201 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 39 | 453 | 535 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 582 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 697 | 1271 |
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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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