Offshore Apollo Bay Forecast Detail
Offshore Apollo Bay Weather Forecast
Current conditions, the seven-day outlook, wind and applicable marine forecasts for Offshore Apollo Bay.
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Current conditions and 7 day outlook
Conditions here can shift quickly through the day, so use this as the broad weather picture alongside the separate wind and pressure sections below.
Last Reported
Current weather
15.3°C
Today
Showers.
Maximum
27.0°C
Minimum
19.0°C
Rain
80% chance
Fri
23 Oct
Showers.
Range
19.0°C to 27.0°C
Rain
80% chance
Sat
24 Oct
Rain increasing.
Range
13.0°C to 18.0°C
Rain
4 to 15 mm · 95% chance
Sun
25 Oct
Rain.
Range
11.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
10 to 25 mm · 100% chance
Mon
26 Oct
Showers.
Range
10.0°C to 15.0°C
Rain
1 to 6 mm · 80% chance
Tue
27 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
10.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 4 mm · 70% chance
Wed
28 Oct
Shower or two.
Range
11.0°C to 16.0°C
Rain
0 to 3 mm · 70% chance
Thu
29 Oct
Possible shower.
Range
12.0°C to 17.0°C
Rain
0 to 1 mm · 40% chance
Offshore Apollo Bay · Wind Forecast
Current wind and 7 day outlook
Wind direction and strength can change how exposed a location feels, especially around open water, beaches, piers, and headlands.
Last Reported
Current speed
17.0 km/h
Direction
NW
Today max
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Reading the wind
Wind direction and strength can affect comfort, casting, and exposure around this location.
Wind gusts can be stronger than the average wind speed, so it's worth checking the gust forecast if you're planning to fish from an exposed location or need to know about potential changes in conditions.
Even modest wind can affect comfort and casting, especially where the water is exposed.
The marker shows the current wind direction, while the daily outlook below shows whether conditions are likely to build or ease over the coming days.
Waters Wind Outlook
Central Coast: Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory waters · Issued
Friday 23 October
Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning west to southwesterly in the late afternoon. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore in the late afternoon.
Read the coming days
Saturday 24 October
Winds: Southwesterly about 10 knots becoming south to southeasterly in the middle of the day then tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon.
Sunday 25 October
Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending southeast to southwesterly before dawn then becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 knots in the early morning.
Monday 26 October
Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly 15 to 25 knots during the morning.
Offshore Apollo Bay · Pressure Forecast
Barometric pressure
Pressure is most useful for fishing when it shows movement. A stable, rising, or falling trend can add context to the rest of today’s fishing forecast.
Last Reported
Interpretation
Pressure changes tend to matter more than the absolute value, especially when conditions are shifting.
Pressure is only one signal. Wind, tide, solunar timing, water movement, and local structure still matter.
Pressure movement
Recent readings build the pressure trend used for interpretation.
Offshore Apollo Bay · Marine Forecast
Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature
Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.
Current marine state
Current wave
2.14 m
Max wave
2.26 m
Wave period
12.75 s
Swell
2.1 m
Wind wave
0.8 m
Water temp
16.2 C
Marine interpretation
The wave conditions appear relatively calm in the currently available marine data.
Marine caution
Higher waves suggest a conservative approach, especially in exposed areas. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 13.45 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.
Water temperature
Water temperature is around 16.2 C, so accidental immersion should still be treated seriously. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.
Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.
Marine Weather Outlook
Central Coast: Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory waters · Issued
Friday 23 October
Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.
Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west early this evening.
Read the coming days
Saturday 24 October
Seas: Below 1 metre.
Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres in the far west.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 95% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Sunday 25 October
Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres around midday.
Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres in the far west.
Weather: Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the east in the early morning.
Monday 26 October
Seas: 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the far east.
Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres in the far west.
Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers, with possible small hail.
Unsure about wave heights & boats? Check before heading out.
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