Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead for Apollo Bay, and honestly, it’s looking like a proper run. The water’s sitting at a mild 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first wave of energy hits on Saturday the 29th, with a clean 4 ft SW swell, a nice 14-second period, and gentle offshore wind. That’s a beauty to kick things off – it’s not huge, but it’ll be lined up and fun for a beginner plus or anyone wanting a cruisy session. The combined energy’s moderate (736), so enough to push you along without it being a handful.

Saturday afternoon steps it up: the SW swell builds to 7 ft, same long period, and the offshore wind strengthens to a moderate breeze. The energy jumps into the strong zone (2220). This is for the experienced crew – clean, powerful waves with push. Sunday the 30th is more of the same in the morning: 6 ft SW, offshore, excellent shape. The afternoon gets a bit cross-off, so the quality dips, but it’s still rideable. Monday the 31st is a treat – light offshore winds in the morning, 6 ft SW swell, and that long 15-second period. The water’s glassy, the lines will hold up nicely. The energy is strong (1698). This might be the pick of the first week for a surfer who wants power without the grunt.

Tuesday the 1st of September gets a bit lumpy with cross-off winds and a drop in swell size. You can still get waves, but the magic fades. Wednesday the 2nd brings back offshore winds and a 5 ft to 5 ft SW groundswell. Fun, clean, but not a standout. Then Thursday the 3rd – hold onto your board. An exceptional pulse of 15 ft WSW swell hits, with strong to very strong energy (9281). Offshore winds all day. This is expert territory only: the size is massive, over 8 ft. The period is 14 seconds, so it’s a groundswell with serious heft. If you’ve got the skill, this is the session. The swell direction matches the optimum SW, so the point should handle it.

Friday the 4th is messy with cross-off winds and a 8 ft SW swell – not the best quality. Saturday the 5th is a monster: 16 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. Fresh offshore wind. The energy is through the roof (17589). This is for experts only – those who can handle a big, powerful groundswell. The caveat: that long period might make it break a bit too straight on the beach sections, but the point should turn it into a proper ride. Sunday the 6th drops to 7 ft SW, but by the afternoon a 13 ft SW swell rolls in with only 13 seconds of period, so it’s a bit crumbly. Still clean, but not the best shape.

Monday the 7th is another huge day: 16 ft to 20 ft SW swell, strong breeze offshore. The 16-second period on the afternoon pulse is extreme. The energy’s astronomical (23960). This is a beast. The report says it’s too big for this break – only the most seasoned big-wave chargers should even look at it. Tuesday the 8th is still oversized at 15 ft to 16 ft, with offshore wind. Big and clean for those who can handle it. Wednesday the 9th calms down to a manageable 6 ft SW with offshore wind – a welcome relief. Thursday the 10th holds at 12 ft SW with very light winds and a 16-second period. That’ll be some of the best-shaped swell of the entire run: long, clean lines on the point. A top pick for the second week.

Friday the 11th gets breezy and drops in size. Saturday the 12th is sneaky good: a 4 ft SW swell with an incredible 18-second period in the morning. That’s a super long groundswell – it’ll wrap deep and clean on the point with almost no wind. The energy is surprisingly strong for the size (1249), so don’t let the height fool you. By the afternoon, it’s 7 ft SW with 16 seconds and glassy conditions. This Saturday could be a real sleeper. Sunday the 13th fades out with onshore wind and smaller swell – a weaker end to the run.

If you want the true standouts: the Thursday the 3rd morning session (15 ft WSW, clean offshore, expert only) and the Thursday the 10th (12 ft SW, light wind, 16 seconds, clean) are the ones to circle. The first Saturday morning (4 ft SW, glassy) is the best call for the less experienced crew.

Rusty.

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