Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ over the next couple of weeks for Apollo Bay. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s some real juice on the horizon.

First up, Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, and it’s pretty exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up most of the energy. The water temp is sittin’ around 57.7°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – no wild anomaly to write home about.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first good window opens up on Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon sees a clean 3.9 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph. The wave energy is moderate (718), and it’s lookin’ clean. It’s a solid, fun-size wave, not huge, but that offshore-ish wind will make it tidy. The score is a 3, so it’s worth a paddle.

Tuesday the 28th is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a 4.6 ft SW swell, but the wind is up to 18.6 mph from the NW, which is cross-off, but that fresh breeze will chop things up. The energy is strong (1107), but the report says it’s marginal. The afternoon is worse – 6.2 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore from the W at 21.7 mph, and it’s a mess. Skip it.

Now, hold onto your board. Wednesday the 29th of July is a big one. The morning brings a massive 14.8 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is absolutely pumping (16082). The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 21.7 mph, which is clean, but that’s a beast. This is for experts only. The afternoon is similar, 16.4 ft SW swell, 15-second period, still cross-off. This is the standout of the whole forecast. If you’re experienced and you’ve got the watercraft, this is the moment. The size means it’s not for the faint-hearted, but the energy is insane.

Thursday the 30th settles down. The morning has a 3.3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W at 12.4 mph. That’s a nice, clean, moderate wave. The energy is moderate (986). The afternoon is 3.9 ft from the SW, 12 seconds, with a light cross-off. Good for a cruise.

Friday the 31st is small and clean. The morning has 4.3 ft SSW swell, 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW at 3.1 mph (slight air). The energy is moderate (536). The afternoon is similar, 3.9 ft SW, 12 seconds. Good for a longboard or a fun board.

Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a mixed one. The morning is tiny, 2.9 ft SW, with a very long 17-second period, but it’s cross-shore wind. The afternoon gets interesting: 5.9 ft SW, 18-second period, with a light cross-off wind from the NNW. The energy is strong (1945), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That long period is a groundswell, so it’ll be clean and powerful, but might be a bit straight at the beach – the point might handle it better.

Sunday the 2nd of August has a 5.2 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, but the wind is up to 18.6 mph from the NW in the morning, which is a bit messy. The afternoon looks better with a 5.2 ft SW, 16 seconds, and an offshore wind from the W at 15.5 mph. That’s a solid, clean wave.

Monday the 3rd of August is another

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