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Apollo Bay Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Cape Otway (10 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Apollo Bay surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Apollo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Apollo Bay sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apollo Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
602 | 626 | 361 | 911 | 965 | 221 | 228 | 641 | 1381 | 825 | 464 | 305 | 1059 | 1043 | 505 | 640 | 329 | 520 | 650 | 557 | 500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:07PM1.86m | 3:23AM2.54m | 2:55PM1.85m | 4:05AM2.41m | 3:48PM1.79m | 4:48AM2.25m | 4:48PM1.70m | 5:34AM2.07m | 6:03PM1.61m | 6:24AM1.89m | 7:38PM1.60m | 7:22AM1.72m | 9:12PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM-0.04m | 9:36AM0.77m | 9:15PM0.07m | 10:20AM0.73m | 10:01PM0.25m | 11:09AM0.70m | 10:51PM0.49m | 12:03PM0.67m | 11:50PM0.74m | 1:07PM0.64m | 1:10AM0.97m | 2:17PM0.59m | 3:02AM1.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 250 | 296 | 361 | 911 | 965 | 219 | 228 | 641 | 1381 | 825 | 464 | 305 | 200 | 153 | 145 | 339 | 329 | 520 | 650 | 557 | 500 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 4 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 283 | 310 | 352 | 12 | 11 | 221 | 137 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 55 | 33 | 65 | 269 | 284 | 133 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | NNE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 12 | 11 | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 42 | 106 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 602 | 626 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1059 | 1043 | 505 | 640 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 582 | 250 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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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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