Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a wild ride ahead for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is only about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing too wild, just your average spring temp.

The first few days are a mixed bag. Saturday the 5th kicks off with a solid 7ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds) and a northwest cross-off wind, but the energy is cranked up to 1882 (moderate). The morning’s a bit messy, and the afternoon goes offshore but with a risk of thunderstorms. Not the cleanest start, but there’s potential. Sunday the 6th is where it gets good – the swell drops to 5ft SW, period 14 seconds, and we get a light WSW offshore wind in the morning (1039 energy). That’s clean, fun, and punchy for a beginner-plus crew. Monday the 7th sees the swell bottom out at 2ft before jumping to 7ft in the arvo, but the short period (8 seconds) and cross-off wind make it a bit junky.

The real standout is Tuesday the 8th. Morning brings 4ft groundswell from the SW, an 18-second period (very long period), and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is 1367 (moderate). That combo is pure magic – clean, lined-up waves with plenty of power. The afternoon gets a bit stronger with 5ft and 17-second period, still offshore but a moderate breeze. This is the session to aim for if you want quality.

Now, hold onto your board shorts for Wednesday the 9th. We’ve got a massive pulse of SW swell hitting 13ft in the morning and 20ft in the afternoon, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The energy readings are off the charts – 14599 and then 30516 (strong to very strong). This is big. I’d only say this is for experts, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. Thursday the 10th stays big, with 13ft and 12ft SSW swell, but the winds stay cross-off or offshore, so if you’re a charger with a big gun, this is your call.

After that, things settle. Friday the 11th offers 8ft and 8ft SW groundswell with light winds – clean and consistent. Saturday the 12th is a beauty: glassy conditions with zero wind in the morning and a light easterly in the arvo. The swell holds at 7ft and 6ft, 15 to 16-second period. That’s a dream session for intermediate and above. Crowds are possible at Apollo Bay, so get in early.

The second week is quieter. From Sunday the 13th through to the end of the 16-day window, we see mostly 3ft to 6ft swell with periods around 14 to 19 seconds, but the winds mix between cross-off and onshore. There’s a little blip on Tuesday the 15th with a 8ft SW swell and a 10-second period, but it drops off quick. Nothing here will knock your socks off – just small, clean waves for a cruise. The 19th and 20th have onshore and cross-shore winds, so it’s a flat end to the run.

Best bet: Tuesday the 8th for that long-period groundswell with gentle offshore wind, and Saturday the 12th for glassy perfection. Charge Wednesday the 9th if you’ve got the stones.

Rusty.

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