Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.8° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 11,809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 19s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming for Apollo Bay. The forecast starts off a bit of a dud, with poor, small, and messy conditions over the next couple of days, but don’t walk away just yet—there’s a serious pulse of energy heading our way that’ll make the wait worth it for the experienced crew.

The opening is flat and ugly. Sunday morning is a write-off with a light 2.9ft swell from the WSW, cross-on wind from the NE at 18.6 mph, and weak energy (412). It’s lumpy and not worth a paddle. Sunday afternoon doesn’t get any better—smaller at 1.9ft, and the wind stays messy.

Monday morning starts to show a flicker of life, with a clean 5.6ft SW groundswell (period of 19 seconds) and a cross-off breeze from the NW at 9.3 mph. That’s solid energy (1988), and the water temperature is 57.4°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. But the set waves will be a bit walled-up at a beach setup, so it’s better suited to the point. Monday afternoon drops off with rain and stronger SW wind.

Now, the real standout is Wednesday, August 12. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The morning kicks off with a massive 13.1ft WSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and fresh offshore wind from the W at 18.6 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 10499—that’s strong. It’s big, powerful, and clean, but with size over 8.2ft, this is strictly for experts only. Wednesday afternoon gets even bigger at 14.8ft with a 17-second period and energy of 13712, still with offshore wind. This is the best on offer, no question.

Thursday, August 13, holds a solid 9.8ft SW groundswell with gentle offshore wind in the morning and moderate offshore in the afternoon. Energy is around 3300-3500, clean conditions, but again, big and only for experienced surfers.

Friday, August 14, sees the swell drop to 8.2ft SW, still clean but with a cross-off wind. The energy is still high (over 3600), but the quality is a notch down from Wednesday and Thursday.

After that, the swell fades and the wind turns unfriendly. From Saturday, August 15, onward, we get a run of smaller, onshore, and cross-on conditions through to the end of the period. There’s a small uptick in energy on Monday, August 24, with a 4.6ft SW swell and 17-second period, but onshore wind keeps it ordinary.

So, to put it straight: the absolute standout is Wednesday, August 12. Massive groundswell, offshore wind, and all the power you can handle. If you’re an expert, don’t miss it. Thursday is also excellent but a notch smaller. The rest of the run is a mix of small, messy, or just too big for most. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and with that long-period swell, the point will be your best bet for a cleaner line.

Stay safe, read the rips, and charge hard.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
1:17PM1.88m
1:57AM2.28m
2:10PM2.04m
2:32AM2.28m
Low Tide
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
7:37AM0.74m
7:29PM0.38m
8:14AM0.53m
8:16PM0.40m
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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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