Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.7° 

Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Apollo Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 17,472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Aug 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. Let’s see what old Apollo Bay has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got some real nice conditions to kick things off. The water’s sitting at a pretty pleasant 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first real standout is Friday the 7th of August. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the SW, with a very long 16-second period and a light NW breeze making for some cross-off wind. The wave energy is strong at 1023, and the conditions are described as very good. Later that same afternoon, it goes glassy with a 4ft SW groundswell. That’s the pick of the week for sure – clean, consistent, and just a beautiful setup.

Saturday the 8th is a write-off. Northerly winds are up to 12 mph, creating a cross-shore chop on a 4ft swell. The energy drops to 829, and the call is marginal. Sunday the 9th is even worse – light rain, cross-onshore winds, and the swell drops to a messy 2ft. A couple of days to give the board a rest.

Monday the 10th of August starts to get interesting, but it’s for the experienced crew only. The morning sees a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph from the SW, so it’s blustery. The energy is pumping at 1986 though. By the afternoon, it’s a different story – a massive 13ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and a fresh offshore wind. The energy reading is a staggering 13555. This is expert territory, and the break is a beach and point setup, so that long period groundswell might link up nicely on the point. But at 13ft, it’s only for the brave.

The middle of the week stays bumpy, with a big 20ft WSW swell on Thursday the 13th of August, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The energy is 22210, which is insane. The afternoon settles to 10ft with offshore wind, but it’s still a heavy session.

Friday the 14th of August is a real gem for the more experienced surfer. The afternoon has a 10ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, clean offshore wind from the W at 16 mph, and the energy is 4654. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your second standout.

After that, the surf settles down. There’s a gap from Saturday the 15th through to Sunday the 16th where the winds turn onshore and the quality drops. Then we get a nice little window from Monday the 17th of August to Wednesday the 19th. Monday morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, Tuesday morning is dead calm and glassy with a 4ft swell, and Wednesday morning has a clean 5ft swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore breeze. These are all good, clean options for the everyday surfer.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 20th to the 22nd, are a mixed bag of onshore winds and cross-shore chop, so nothing to get too excited about.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 7th is the standout for clean, fun waves. Friday the 14th is the one for the experienced crew looking for power and size. The rest of the time, keep an eye on the morning glass-offs mid-week for a clean session.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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2297
10614
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:41PM1.95m
5:22AM1.77m
7:49PM1.89m
5:59AM1.68m
9:15PM1.87m
6:52AM1.57m
10:40PM1.93m
8:40AM1.47m
11:47PM2.03m
10:50AM1.52m
00:38AM2.14m
12:14PM1.69m
1:20AM2.23m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.15m
00:09AM1.14m
12:20PM0.18m
1:06AM1.29m
1:16PM0.26m
2:53AM1.40m
2:32PM0.36m
5:03AM1.33m
4:09PM0.42m
6:12AM1.17m
5:31PM0.42m
6:58AM0.96m
6:35PM0.39m
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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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