Apollo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.76° S 143.68° E

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
15.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Apollo Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.7
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
543
1143
915
765
905
893
667
726
911
877
1110
772
563
465
376
312
803
805
614
1014
733
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
W
15
NW
20
WNW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
5
NNE
5
NE
10
E
5
NNW
5
NW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:31AM2.26m
4:58PM1.80m
5:10AM2.10m
6:05PM1.77m
5:50AM1.93m
7:18PM1.76m
6:32AM1.76m
8:32PM1.79m
7:18AM1.61m
9:43PM1.85m
8:14AM1.50m
10:46PM1.93m
9:20AM1.43m
Low Tide
10:58AM0.50m
10:48PM0.60m
11:44AM0.44m
11:42PM0.81m
12:32PM0.42m
00:47AM1.01m
1:24PM0.42m
2:11AM1.16m
2:19PM0.44m
3:47AM1.22m
3:17PM0.46m
5:10AM1.21m
4:13PM0.46m
rain showers
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clear
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rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
 mm
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
13
12
10
13
12
10
12
12
11
12
11
12
12
12
11
13
12
12
13
13
Feels °C
8
10
10
8
10
9
6
8
8
7
8
7
8
8
9
8
10
9
9
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
ESE
6
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
266
1143
915
765
905
893
667
726
911
877
1110
772
563
465
376
51
803
805
529
1014
733
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
E
5
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
14
0.6
SE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
SW
12
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
1
SW
18
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
E
5
Energy kJ
543
18
7
2
1
22
2
2
8
20
4
18
46
34
175
24
14
614
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
5
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
26
2
16
312
73
159
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
0.4
NW
3
0.9
SSE
5
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
62
2
46
66
77
8
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
99
99
0
0
0
0
19
19
35
0
57
57
19
19
18
18
0
18
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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