
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what Apollo Bay has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
The big story is a serious pulse of long-period SW groundswell that rolls in right from the start. We’re talking a solid 10 ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period on Thursday the 10th. The combined energy is pumping at 3842 – that’s strong stuff. Winds are cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, which is clean enough, but that’s a lot of water moving. This is expert territory, no doubt about it.
The standout session is going to be Friday morning, September 11th. The swell has backed off slightly to a still meaty 8 ft from the SW, with a 15-second period. The real magic is the wind – a whisper-light 3 mph from the SSW, keeping conditions clean. The energy is high at 2276. For experienced surfers, this is as good as it gets. Friday afternoon gets a bit lumpier as the wind swings S and picks up, so make the most of the morning.
Saturday the 12th has a moment on the afternoon session. The swell is a comfortable 6 ft from the SW, still with that long 15-second period, but the wind goes glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. Combined energy is a solid 1587. That’s a beautiful window for advanced crew to get some clean, powerful lines.
Monday the 14th is another excellent call. Both morning and afternoon see clean conditions with offshore WNW wind (12-16 mph). The morning swell is 7 ft from the WSW (13 seconds), with energy at 2077 – this is very good surf. It’s a big day for the more experienced.
Now, hold onto your board. Tuesday morning, September 15th, the ocean turns it on. A 15 ft SW swell with a 14-second period rolls in. The combined energy is a massive 9788. The wind is cross-off from the SW at 12 mph. This is a proper, powerful groundswell. Given it’s a beach and point setup, that long period will make for some serious wedges and walls, but it will be big and powerful. Only for experts.
After that, the week settles down. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th still offer clean, solid 8 ft to 6 ft SW groundswells with light winds. There are good windows for experienced surfers.
We hit a quiet period over the weekend of the 20th and 21st. Swell drops right off to under 3 ft on the Sunday, and even down to 107 in energy. That’s the weakest point. You’ll be scratching for a surf there.
The second week, from the 22nd onward, picks up again but it’s less certain. A long-period SW groundswell builds back through the 23rd and 24th, with offshore winds. The 23rd in particular looks promising with 4 ft to 6 ft SW swell and clean offshore wind. Then we see another size jump on the 25th – an 12 ft S/SSW swell, but that’s a shorter 10-second period and a lot of wind with it. That one’s a watch-and-see for the brave.
Overall, the water temp sits around 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Apollo Bay is a pretty consistent spot, so even during the flat spell, it’s not the end of the world – forecasts can change. But for the first week, especially Friday the 11th and Monday the 14th, it’s game on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | W 8 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3842 | 2392 | 2276 | 3219 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1169 | 809 | 674 | 418 | 1778 | 692 | 3181 | 7086 | 3051 | 2383 | 3619 | 2933 | 2111 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:51PM2.34m | 3:30AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:18AM0.14m | 9:54PM0.68m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
3842 | 2392 | 2276 | 3219 | 3098 | 1976 | 1581 | 1169 | 809 | 674 | 418 | 268 | 81 | 695 | 2697 | 3051 | 2383 | 3619 | 2933 | 2111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 26 | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 17 | — | — | NE 5 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | — |
— | 26 | — | 53 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 39 | 16 | 142 | 80 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | W 8 | WSW 13 | W 8 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 245 | 1778 | 692 | 3181 | 7086 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 660 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
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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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