Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. The water’s running about 57°, which is normal for this time of year, so no drama there.
It kicks off heavy on Wednesday the 9th. A solid 12ft SW groundswell, with a 19-second period, and a massive energy reading. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, but it’s 12ft, so only the experts need apply. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean but not glassy.
Thursday morning the 10th is still for the experienced. We’ve got 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping the lines clean. Friday morning the 11th drops to 7ft SW, but that 15-second groundswell is still pumping. The wind goes almost calm, glassy light, which is a massive positive for clean conditions. The 12th sees the size drop to 7ft, but the wind turns cross-on, so it gets a bit choppy. By Sunday the 13th, the swell fades to 4ft, and the wind picks up. Not the best.
Now, the standout window. The 16th of September. Wednesday morning is the pick. We’ve got 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glass. Absolutely glassy. That’s a major positive. The waves will be clean as a whistle, and that long period means power. This is the best on offer.
The 18th of September, Friday morning, throws up a big one – 13ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and strong energy. That’s a beast, but the wind is a fresh cross-off. Only for the experts. The 19th of September, Saturday morning, is another killer. 8ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and the wind is completely calm. Glassy as you like. That’s a fantastic session for the experienced surfer.
The 23rd of September, Wednesday, looks excellent. Wednesday afternoon shows 10ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a light cross-off wind. That’s a long-period groundswell, so the point will be the place to be. A real standout for the experienced crew.
Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and with this size, it’s a proper paddle. The best windows are the 16th morning, 19th morning, and the 23rd afternoon. Keep an eye on the wind, but if the glassy conditions hold, those are the sessions to book.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8450 | 7452 | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2276 | 2089 | 3040 | 3098 | 1951 | 1561 | 1216 | 842 | 648 | 404 | 257 | 171 | 1351 | 2379 | 1759 | 1536 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.87m | 11:23AM1.61m | 00:17AM1.97m | 12:30PM1.85m | 00:56AM2.06m | 1:20PM2.08m | 1:32AM2.11m | 2:03PM2.25m | 2:04AM2.12m | 2:41PM2.36m | 2:34AM2.10m | 3:17PM2.38m | 3:03AM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.66m | 5:54AM0.97m | 5:43PM0.62m | 6:36AM0.75m | 6:42PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.53m | 7:45AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.52m | 8:17AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 8450 | 7452 | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2276 | 2089 | 3040 | 3098 | 1951 | 1561 | 1216 | 842 | 648 | 404 | 257 | 171 | 676 | 2379 | 1759 | 1536 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | — | S 16 | NW 4 | W 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 21 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 80 | — | 15 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6953 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1351 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 643 | 1610 | 74 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 18 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 33 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
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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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