Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. Bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way, but there’s some real gems hidden in the next couple of weeks if you’re patient. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window startin’ now, and the first bit of proper surf worth paddlin’ out for hits us on Saturday, 1 August at Apollo Bay. This is a beach and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s been a bit of a wait. The water’s sittin’ at 57.4°, which is about average for this time of year – no thermals needed, just a decent spring suit.

Saturday morning’s a slow starter with a 3.6 ft SW swell, but it’s got some serious grunt in the water with a combined energy of 865 – that’s moderate wave energy, and the 17-second period means it’s a proper groundswell. The wind’s light and cross from the NNE at 6 mph, so there’s a bit of a ripple on the surface, keepin’ it from being glassy. Not the best, but it’s a teaser. The real action kicks off Saturday afternoon: the swell jumps to 5.9 ft from the SW, with the energy roaring up to 2787 – that’s strong wave energy, and the wind swings to a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph, smokin’ clean. The period’s still a juicy 17 seconds. This is some good, clean surf for experienced surfers, with the long period meanin’ better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The point here should handle that groundswell nicely.

Sunday, 2 August, the swell drops a touch to 5.9 ft in the morning, but the wind’s a bit more on it from the N at 9 mph, so it’s lumpy. The energy’s still strong at 1632, but it’s not as clean. Afternoon’s a bit better with a 5.2 ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, energy at 1301, but it’s still just marginal. Monday, 3 August, brings a fresh offshore wind from the W at 19 mph in the morning, with a 4.3 ft SW swell, energy at 913 – moderate. It’s clean, but the size is down. Afternoon’s got a 3.6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph, energy at 914, and the forecast says good surf. But it’s not the standout.

Now, Tuesday, 4 August, is where the first real standout sits. Tuesday morning delivers a solid 9.8 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s more of a wind swell, but the energy is a massive 2944, strong. The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, gentle and clean. That’s a big wave, over 8.2 ft, so it’s strictly for the experts. The beach and point here will be a handful, but the point might offer some shelter. The afternoon drops to 5.9 ft, but it’s cross-off and clean.

We got a bit of a lull mid-week. Wednesday, 5 August, through Friday, 7 August, the swell dips to under 3.3 ft, with periods between 16 and 19 seconds – long

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