Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook but in feet and Fahrenheit.

It kicks off with a proper thump on Tuesday afternoon, July 14. Apollo Bay is pumping with a solid 13-foot SW groundswell, period close to 15 seconds. That’s massive energy (combined energy at 11342) – powerful, long lines. The wind is howling WSW at 22 mph, which is offshore but strong. That size is expert-only. The long period means it will wrap around the point well, but sets will be spaced out; paddling out might be a grunt with that wind, but the waves will be clean. Crowds sometimes show up, but at this size, most will be watching. For the very experienced, Tuesday afternoon is the standout.

Wednesday morning, July 15, still has good juice but easing. WSW swell at 13 feet, period 14 seconds (energy 7600). The wind has dropped to a manageable W at 12 mph, offshore, so clean and powerful waves for experts only. Wednesday afternoon is already smaller at 7 feet, but clean with gentle offshore winds.

From Thursday, July 16, through to Friday afternoon, July 17, the swell holds in the 7–8-foot range, solid SW groundswell on a 15-16 second period. Winds are light cross-offshore, so conditions are clean and the wave quality is excellent for experienced crews.

Then a big drop. Saturday, July 18, the swell backs off to around 4 feet Saturday morning, getting smaller through the weekend. Sunday, July 19, it’s down to 2–3 feet. Winds go glassy though, so for longboarders or beginners, those tiny clean waves on Sunday are your window.

Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, are small and weak. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday morning, July 22, is flat. But Wednesday afternoon, the ocean wakes up with a fresh 10-foot WSW swell with a short 11-second period. That’s a lot of water, but short period means fat and tricky. Offshore wind keeps it clean, but it’s only for experts.

Thursday, July 23, through Friday morning, July 24, the swell settles into a nice 6–8-foot SW groundswell, period back to 15 seconds. Winds are light to glassy. Friday morning is the next real standout – glassy conditions with a solid 6-foot SW swell – clean, powerful lines for experienced surfers.

From Saturday, July 25, into Sunday, July 26, the swell stays in the 6–7-foot range, period holding. Sunday morning, July 26, sees glassy conditions with a 6-foot SSW swell – very clean and good for experienced surfers.

Monday, July 27, sees a spike to 8 feet SW, but with onshore winds and shorter period (12 seconds) making it messy.

The final week fades out. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29, are small and weak again.

The two true standouts: Tuesday afternoon, July 14, for the big-wave hunters (experts only), and Friday morning, July 24, for cleaner, powerful conditions.

Water temp at Apollo Bay is 58°F, about average for the season. A little chilly, so bring a good wetsuit.

Rusty.

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