Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

For the opening weekend, we’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell. Saturday the 15th looks like the standout. We’re seeing a strong 8ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period, and it’s glassy in the morning, turning into a clean cross-off in the afternoon. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2478. This is proper, powerful surf with heaps of push and long lines. It’s definitely for experienced surfers only at that size – it’ll be too much for beginners. The offshore wind is light, so expect clean, well-shaped waves, especially on the point. The crowds are only *sometimes* an issue here, so you should find your own corner if you’re early.

Sunday the 16th drops right off. We’re down to a smaller, weaker 4ft swell and the wind swings onshore, making it choppy. Not worth a paddle.

The whole of the following week, from the 17th through to the 21st, is a write-off. Onshore winds, small, weak swell, and a lot of choppy, messy conditions. You’d be hard-pressed to find anything rideable.

Now, if you’re looking further ahead, things get serious again. Saturday the 22nd of August lights up with a huge 16ft swell from the WSW. The combined energy reading is a staggering 13607. That is a massive pulse of ocean energy, and at that size, it’s strictly for the pros. It stays clean with offshore winds, but it’s going to be a beast. Sunday the 23rd keeps the energy up with a massive 18ft swell (16255 on the energy meter!) and clean conditions again. This is some seriously heavy water. The point might offer some shelter, but you’d want to know what you’re doing.

The following Monday the 24th stays big, with 12ft to 10ft groundswell and solid energy (7000+), still with clean winds. Again, big-wave territory for experts only.

Things taper off after that, with smaller, weaker swells and onshore winds returning from the 25th through to the end of the month. Nothing to get excited about there.

So the long and short of it is this: Saturday the 15th is your best call this week for that clean, powerful, but not terrifying, groundswell. For the real heavy hitters, the standout window is that massive swell event on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, though that’s pure expert territory and a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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