Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a squiz at what's comin' down for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a classic winter run – we've got a solid pulse of SW groundswell that fills in and pulses, with some windows of offshore wind to keep it clean. The standout period is without a doubt the middle of the second week, but there's plenty to get excited about before then too.

First up, Monday the 3rd of August. We're looking at a moderate 4ft southwest swell with a 14-second period. The onshore breeze is a bit fresh at 16 mph, so it's not gonna be picture-perfect, but the energy is there – combined energy is 913 (moderate). The real action kicks off later in the week. From Wednesday afternoon the 5th, the swell cleans right up. You've got a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. That's the recipe for some excellent, clean waves. The combined energy hits 2100 (strong). This is a good one for experienced surfers – the size is up there, so it's not for the groms.

Thursday the 6th drops off a bit in size, down to 2ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That 16-second period is very long, meaning those sets will have serious push and be nice and lined up, especially at the point. The energy is low though, at 384 (weak). Friday the 7th is similar, with a 5ft SW swell and glassy afternoon conditions – a real treat for a session on the point.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th gets a bit messy with a strong cross-shore wind on Saturday, but Sunday the 9th sees a return of offshore wind, albeit a bit fresh at 19 mph. The swell is a modest 4ft to 4ft, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.

Now, here's the one you've been waiting for. The week starting Monday the 10th of August is where it's at. Monday afternoon sees a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a solid 2173 (strong). Tuesday the 11th afternoon is a beauty too – 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. Wednesday the 12th afternoon is a cracker: 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 3933 (strong). This is expert-level sizing, but the conditions are set to be excellent.

Then we hit the big stuff. Thursday the 13th of August is a grom-killer. The swell jumps to 13ft in the morning and 16ft in the afternoon, with a 16-second period. The combined energy goes through the roof to 14143 (very strong). This is a serious, serious swell. The wind is cross-offshore, so it will be clean, but this is strictly for the big-wave chargers. The same goes for Saturday the 15th – 10ft SW swell with a 19-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. That's going to be a freight train of energy at the point, but again, experts only.

The absolute peak, the standout of the whole outlook, is Monday the 17th of August. We've got a 15ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The combined energy is 11599 (very strong). The report calls it "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a long way out, but the signs are incredible.

The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.

Alright, after all that madness, the swell backs right off into Tuesday the 18th, with a 4ft SW swell and a gentle offshore wind. A good one to recover on.

Rusty, signing off.

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