Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for Apollo Bay.

It’s been a bit slow to kick off. The start of the weekend is pretty flat and messy, not worth paddling for. We’re looking at a gap of a couple of days here before things get interesting. Hold tight.

The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, the 10th of August. The ocean’s waking up with a solid 5ft southwest groundswell, and with a period of 19 seconds, there’s a lot of energy in the water (combined energy of 1844). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the sets will be lined up nicely. The swell is a bit on the bigger side, but it’s still manageable for most. For a beach and point setup, that long period might make it break a little straight, but the point should handle it well.

Tuesday offers a repeat of similar conditions, just a touch smaller at 4ft with 14-second period. Still clean, still rideable, but the energy is lower (767). Not a standout, but a decent session.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is where it starts to get a bit serious. The morning swell jumps to 7ft from the southwest, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 2434. That’s a lot of push. The wind is still a clean cross-off, but by the afternoon, things turn. The wind swings offshore and cranks up to 28 mph, and the swell hits 12ft (combined energy of 8847). That’s expert territory. The waves will be clean and lined up, but paddling in will be a battle. This is not for beginners.

Thursday the 13th is a beast. The morning swell is 21ft from the WSW (combined energy of 24764). That is massive, and the forecast is clear: the swell is too big for this break. Even with favorable winds, it’s a no-go for pretty much everyone. The afternoon holds at 20ft with a fresh offshore wind. This is strictly for the most experienced, and even then, you’d want to be very careful.

By Friday the 14th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 10ft to 12ft, still with a clean offshore wind. The afternoon is the pick of the day, with an 12ft southwest swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 6847. The wave comment says exceptional for expert surfers, and I agree. If you’ve got the skills, this is a session to remember.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell backing off. Saturday the 15th has 8ft to 8ft swell with light offshore winds in the morning, dropping to a light cross-off in the afternoon. Clean, solid, and good for experienced surfers. Sunday the 16th is a glassy morning with 4ft swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is 965, and the wind is dead calm. That’s as clean as it gets. The sets will be a bit fat with that period, but for a point break, it should be a fun, relaxed session.

The second week tails off. Monday the 17th has onshore wind and a messy 5ft to 5ft swell. Not great. Tuesday the 18th offers a glassy morning with only 3ft swell, and the afternoon is onshore. Wednesday the 19th is a cross-shore mess. The real standout in the second week is Thursday the 20th, with a late afternoon pulse of 12ft from the WSW, 18-second period, and a combined energy of 9221. The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’s a promising setup, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t set your watch by it. Friday the 21st is glassy in the morning with a 8ft southwest swell, good for experienced surfers, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. The rest of the window is small and average.

So, the standout on offer? It’s a toss-up between the Friday afternoon of the 14th for the experts and the clean, glassy Sunday morning of the 16th for a more chill session. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t expect a warm bath.

Rusty out.

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