Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.0° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.9
WSW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
87
48
36
72
103
220
419
565
377
272
253
220
238
246
1200
1591
1331
663
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NE
10
E
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
WNW
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WSW
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S
10
SE
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ENE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:22AM1.76m
5:27PM2.15m
4:48AM1.67m
6:02PM1.98m
5:16AM1.56m
6:43PM1.82m
5:51AM1.44m
7:37PM1.67m
6:51AM1.32m
9:04PM1.56m
9:58AM1.31m
10:37PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:02PM0.82m
10:40AM0.27m
11:32PM0.91m
11:10AM0.38m
00:05AM1.00m
11:42AM0.52m
00:47AM1.08m
12:19PM0.70m
1:55AM1.14m
1:13PM0.90m
4:20AM1.09m
3:41PM1.06m
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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.

Apollo Bay is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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