Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next 16 days at Apollo Bay are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The main takeaway is that the surf really kicks off hard mid-week, then settles into a more manageable, clean rhythm after that. Water temp is sitting around 57.9°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

We’re starting off Sunday the 26th with a solid pulse. Morning sees a 8.2 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 11-second period and a big 2010 combined energy reading—plenty of juice. Winds are offshore from the west at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is proper size for experienced surfers only; if you’re a beginner, give it a miss. The afternoon drops to 4.3 ft from the SSW but winds stay offshore and light, making for a much more manageable session.

Monday the 27th is a step down. A 3.6 ft SW swell with 415 energy and cross-off NNW wind means it’s surfable but nothing special. The afternoon bumps up marginally to 3.9 ft with a longer 13-second period and 718 energy, but still just a filler day.

Tuesday the 28th is similar story—4.6 ft SW in the morning with a super long 16-second period and 1086 energy, but a stiff 19 mph cross-off wind from the NNW makes for clean but tricky shapes. The afternoon sees a 6.2 ft SW swell and 1547 energy with offshore W wind, but moderate rain and marginal conditions keep it from being a standout.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is where things get serious. We’ve got a massive 13.1 ft SW swell in the morning with a 16-second period and a crazy 11541 energy reading—this is heavy, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the SW at 19 mph, so the wave faces should be clean, but this is strictly for expert surfers. The afternoon is even bigger at 14.8 ft with 11359 energy. If you’re not a pro, stay on the sand. This setup at a beach and point break with these long-period swells will be a freight train; the point might offer a line, but the beachies will be closing out.

Thursday the 30th is the reset everyone’s waiting for. Morning drops to a clean 4.3 ft SW swell with offshore WSW wind at 9 mph, 858 energy, and very good conditions. The afternoon holds at 3.9 ft with 587 energy and moderate offshore wind. This is proper, user-friendly surf.

Friday the 31st is a real treat. Morning offers a 4.3 ft SSW swell with a light offshore WNW breeze at just 3 mph, 552 energy, and the water is smooth as glass. The afternoon goes glassy with 3 mph SW wind and a 3.9 ft SSW swell at 512 energy. This is the kind of session you wait for—clean, shoulder-high, no crowd worries if you pick your spot.

Saturday August 1st keeps the good vibes rolling. Morning has a 2.6 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and 609 energy, cross-off N wind. The afternoon picks up to 4.3 ft SW with a 16-second period and 823 energy, light NNW cross-off. Still clean, still fun.

Sunday August 2nd sees a bit of a drop in quality. A 4.6 ft SW swell with 1612 energy and direct cross-shore N wind at 9 mph creates some chop. The afternoon is similar at 5.9 ft with 1979 energy. It’s surfable but not the cleanest.

Monday August 3rd brings back the offshore wind. Morning is 4.9 ft SW with 1674 energy and a moderate 16 mph WNW offshore. Afternoon bumps to 5.9 ft SW with 1340 energy and clean offshore W wind at 16 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday August 4th is another standout. Morning has 4.9 ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, 1615 energy, and gentle offshore W wind. The afternoon is a cracker: 7.9 ft SW with a massive 19-second period and 7062 energy, with cross-off SW wind. Exceptional conditions for expert surfers—these are long, powerful lines on the point.

Wednesday August 5th is solid but not as clean. 7.9 ft SW swell in the morning with 2851 energy and a light cross N wind. Afternoon drops to 6.6 ft SW with 1977 energy and a clean cross-off NW breeze. Good for experienced crew.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th both offer more clean, moderate surf in the 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft range with offshore or light cross-off winds and solid energy readings around 1000-1500. Consistent and fun.

Into the second week, Saturday August 8th starts with

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