Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got a good look at what's coming up for Apollo Bay. It's a classic beach and point set-up that's fairly exposed to the southwest, and it's going to dish out a hell of a ride over the next couple of weeks, but you've got to pick your moments.

The water's sitting at a pretty standard 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

Right off the bat, this Sunday morning (6th September) is a solid starter. We've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the southwest, with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the west. The water's going to be smooth as glass, and the combined energy is a solid 968, which is a nice moderate push. This is a good one for the beginners and the crew looking for a fun, easy paddle.

Then things get serious. The real standout is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The wind is light from the west at 6 mph, dead offshore, grooming a clean 4ft southwest groundswell. But the period is a massive 18 seconds. That's proper long-period energy, 1375 in the tank, and it's going to wrap around the point beautifully. The waves will have great shape and power, but remember, this long-period stuff can be a bit tricky on the beach breaks – it'll be better peeling down the point. This is for the experienced crew.

The second big standout is Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning shows a west wind at 16 mph, moderate offshore, and a solid 16ft southwest swell. The combined energy is a whopping 15301, which is huge. This is expert territory only. It's going to be a beast of a day, but if you've got the nerve and the skill, the conditions are exceptional.

There's a lull in the middle of the second week, with the 19th of September showing a very clean Saturday afternoon with a 19-second period swell at 4ft, and the combined energy is a modest 902. It's a nice, clean option for a more relaxed session, but it's no standout compared to the big days.

The wind holds offshore for most of the good spells, which is a massive plus. There's a couple of days where the wind turns cross-on, like the 17th, but that's later in the run. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, so keep an eye out if you're heading down for the Tuesday morning sessions.

All in all, the 8th and the 15th are your two main targets. The first one is a classic, clean, long-period groundswell, and the second is a full-on, big-wave session for the experts. Keep your eyes on the charts, boys.

Rusty.

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