Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Apollo Bay and what’s coming down the line. It’s going to be a proper journey over the next couple of weeks.

We start Monday morning with a clean 4ft SW swell. Water temp is 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The wind is offshore, and the energy is moderate (913). Nice and easy to start. But the wind picks up to 19 mph by the afternoon, and the swell jumps to 7ft. Still clean, but that fresh breeze takes the edge off.

Tuesday brings the size. Morning sees 12ft of WSW swell with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping (4613), and that’s expert-only territory. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, but on a beach setup, it’ll be a battle. The wind stays cross-off through the afternoon as the swell drops to 8ft. Wednesday is still solid with 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period, wind is cross-off. Then Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes clean offshore, and we get a lovely 4ft SW swell rolling in with 14-second period and moderate energy (966). That’s a session you’d be stoked on.

Thursday and Friday are quieter. Thursday morning is only 2ft of SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but barely any energy (318). Friday, though, is a real gem. Morning sees 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light breeze. The energy is moderate (1108). The real standout is Friday afternoon: glassy conditions with a 3 mph offshore wind, 5ft SW swell, and that 15-second period. The energy is solid (1110), and the water will be flat calm. That’s your pick for the first week. Crowds are sometimes possible, but it’s worth it.

The weekend takes a turn. Saturday is still rideable but the wind goes cross-shore, and by Sunday, it’s a mess. Strong winds up to 28 mph and poor conditions mean you’re better off staying home.

Now, the real magic is in the second week. There’s a gap of flatness from Sunday through to Monday morning, but hold on. Monday, August 10th, is a beast. The morning shows 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light winds, and a combined energy of 6966. That’s serious power. The guidance says this is exceptional for experts. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 10ft, but still excellent. If you’ve got the skills, this is your window.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast, though, is Thursday, August 13th. The afternoon session delivers 12ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, an offshore wind, and a combined energy reading of 10624. That is pumping. The swell direction matches the optimum, the wind is clean, and the break is fairly exposed. This is a true expert’s dream. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get sets. Just be warned, with that much energy, it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The following days keep the energy high, with Monday, August 17th, offering clean 7ft swell and offshore winds, and Tuesday, August 18th, finishing with a clean 6ft and 17-second period. A solid run to close it out.

If I had to pick one, it’s that Thursday afternoon, August 13th. The power, the period, the wind... it’s all aligned. Go get it.

Rusty.

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