
Surf Forecasts:
Apollo Bay surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks around Apollo Bay. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the waves are gonna fire up later on, and there’s some serious juice on the horizon. Let’s get into it, mate.
First up, Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, we’ve got a bit of a messy start. Swell is 6 ft from the SW, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-offshore wind, it’s just not comin’ together. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak (944). Not worth paddlin’ out for.
But Wednesday afternoon, things get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft, still from the SW, but the period jumps to 14 seconds and the wind swings offshore. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to moderate (1372). This is clean, powerful surf, but it’s pushing 5 ft, so it’s more for the experienced crew. The real standout is Friday morning, the 7th of August. Glassy offshore wind from the WNW at just 3 mph, a solid 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1136). This is the best of the early window – clean, lined-up waves, but that long period might make the beach breaks a bit straight. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so head for the point to get the best of it. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you should get a few waves to yourself.
We hit a bit of a lull through the weekend and into Monday. The 10th of August has a big pulse of energy – 6 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (3028) – but the wind is howling at 22 mph from the WSW. It’s a bit of a mess for paddling, but if you’re into kite surfing, that’s your window.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waitin’ for, is Thursday the 13th of August. We’ve got a massive 20 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the W at 16 mph. The energy is off the charts (24033). This is expert-only territory, though – over 8 ft, it’s just for the big dogs. The point at Apollo Bay will be the place to be, with those long-period lines wrapping in. This is a proper, emotional swell – the kind you tell your mates about. The Friday after that, the 14th, still has a solid 12 ft SW swell with offshore wind, but it’s a step down in energy.
Late in the run, Monday the 17th of August has a nice clean 6 ft SW swell, offshore wind, and a 16-second period – perfect for a solid session without the fear factor. The 19th of August also looks good, with 7 ft SW swell and offshore wind, again excellent for experienced surfers.
So, the standout is the 13th of August, no question. The 7th of August is your best bet for a cleaner, more manageable session. Keep an eye on the wind, because when it’s offshore here, Apollo Bay turns it on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, near gales from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
361 | 1049 | 354 | 248 | 299 | 587 | 1005 | 640 | 1098 | 813 | 849 | 536 | 276 | 214 | 1195 | 2104 | 1722 | 1654 | 736 | 663 | 1796 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:00PM2.02m | 4:27AM1.93m | 5:46PM2.00m | 4:53AM1.85m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:47PM0.82m | 11:00AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.97m | 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 | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 |
146 | 206 | 354 | 248 | 299 | 587 | 1005 | 640 | 1098 | 813 | 849 | 536 | 276 | 214 | 1195 | 2104 | 1722 | 1654 | 736 | 663 | 1796 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | S 6 | S 6 | — | ENE 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | NE 5 | WSW 18 |
203 | 86 | 120 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 35 | 423 | 12 | 6 | — | 2 | 31 | 113 | 362 | 274 | 274 | — | — | 1 | 389 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 7 | S 9 | SW 11 | S 8 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 23 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
234 | 31 | 57 | 33 | 12 | 140 | 96 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 86 | 31 | 5 | 16 | — | — | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 14 | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NE 5 | NE 6 | W 3 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — |
361 | 1049 | — | 20 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 30 | 88 | 10 | 650 | 542 | — | 5 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 213 | 213 | 33 | 352 | 57 | 19 | 389 | 571 | 564 |
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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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