Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. The whole window features solid south-west groundswell, so the bay will be in the mix, but it’s not all smooth sailing – wind windows and swell size are going to dictate the story.

We kick things off at Apollo Bay (beach and point). First thing Monday morning, the 24th of August, we’ve got a solid 5 ft SW swell rolling in with a nice 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 898, and with a cross-off NNW breeze, it’s clean and manageable. A decent start for the beginner-plus crew. Water temp is sitting at 57 °F, which is about average for this time of year. The next few mornings will be a bit of a mixed bag – some onshore wind and small chop creep in on Tuesday, but by Thursday morning the 27th it goes dead glassy (3 ft SSW, 11-second period). That’s a small-scale clean-up session, but the energy is weak (328).

Now, focus on Friday the 28th of August. This is a standout. Morning session brings a proper 5 ft SW swell at a very long 18-second period – that’s a groundswell with serious grunt. Combined energy jumps to 1518, and it’s cross-off WNW wind. This will be lined up and clean, better on the point than the beach because that long period can make the beach breaks fat. Experienced surfers should be all over it. The afternoon holds similar quality, just a touch less period.

The next gem lands on Monday the 31st of August. Morning is absolute perfection: glassy calm, 8 ft of SW groundswell at a 19-second period – combined energy hits 3845, which is strong. That’s big, clean, and powerful. This is not a beginner wave; it’s for experienced surfers only, and on the point it’ll be a dream. The afternoon stays clean with a light southerly breeze.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a consistent 5 ft SW (16-second period) with a moderate offshore WNW wind – clean and well-shaped, albeit a little smaller.

Then we get a big one. Thursday the 3rd of September – afternoon. This is not for the faint-hearted. We’re looking at a massive 15 ft WSW swell, 13-second period, with an offshore W wind. The combined energy is a whopping 7798 – very strong. This is an expert-only zone. The point might handle it, but the beach will be a washing machine. The following morning it’s still 13 ft (12-second period) with cross-off NW wind – still huge and grindy.

After that, the swell eases but remains fun. Saturday the 5th of September afternoon: 4 ft WSW, 15-second period, light offshore WNW. Clean and inviting.

Watch out for the 7th of September – Monday afternoon shows a massive 18 ft SW swell with 15-second period. Combined energy at 20804 is extreme, but with 28 mph cross-off winds, it’s too big and raw for this break. That’s a full-on kite-surfing scenario if anything. The swell sticks around big through the 8th, with 13 ft and 12 ft SW groundswell, but offshore winds late Tuesday the 8th will clean it up for the few who are game.

Overall, the real highlights are Friday morning the 28th of August and Monday morning the 31st of August – that’s your best window for clean, powerful, lined-up surf. The third standout is Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September for the experienced crew chasing size. The gaps? None really – there’s surf on most days, but wind and size filter out the weaker days.

Crowds at Apollo Bay can pop up sometimes, especially on those clean weekend mornings. The spot is fairly consistent, so optimism is high – it won’t stay flat for long around here.

Rusty.

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