Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid stretch of winter swell lining up for Apollo Bay. The water is sitting at 58.3°, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s pleasant enough. Now, let’s get into it.

We start off the run on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a bit of a tease. The morning is clean with a 2.6ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but it’s small and on the weaker side with combined energy at 270 – it’s a bit of a slow start. The real action kicks off Wednesday afternoon as the wind swings offshore and an 8.2ft WSW swell rolls in with a 12-second period. The energy jumps to 2311, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s on.

Thursday, July 23rd, is where things get proper. The morning sees a solid 14.8ft SW swell from the southwest with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 10564. The wind is offshore, and it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell – over 8.2ft, so it’s experts only. It might be a bit bowling and straight at the beach, but Apollo Bay’s point can handle that long period energy. Thursday afternoon is even bigger, with a 16.4ft SW swell and 11809 energy – this is the standout. The wind stays offshore, and it’s one of the best options on offer.

Friday, July 24th, keeps the fire burning. The morning has a 16.4ft SW swell with a 15-second period, very long period, and the energy is 16316. The wind is offshore again. That’s fetch. The afternoon drops slightly to 13924 energy but still holds 16.4ft from the SW. It’s big, powerful, and clean. This is the heart of the swell.

Saturday, July 25th, the swell starts to ease but still packs a punch. The morning has 13.1ft from the SW with a 12-second period, energy at 6527 and offshore wind. It’s still big, still clean, but the period is dropping. The afternoon is similar at 13.1ft, 5825 energy, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers again.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell backs down to 8.2ft SW with an 11-second period, still offshore and gentle breeze. The energy is 2298, and it’s clean. This is a great day for the average surfer to get out there – not too big, good shape.

Monday, July 27th, the swell drops to 4.3ft to 4.9ft with a 13-second period, light offshore winds, and energy around 515 to 1221. It’s clean, but it’s the lull between pulses.

Tuesday, July 28th, things pick up again. The morning has 5.6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, 1239 energy, and cross-off wind. The afternoon is glassy, with a 7.9ft SW swell and a 15-second period, 2772 energy – that’s a beautiful window for experienced surfers, clean and lined up.

From Wednesday, July 29th, through to Friday, July 31st, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops. The swell is still around 3.3ft to 7.2ft from the SSW, but with onshore and cross-onshore winds, it’s poor. The energy drops to 530-760. A bit of a waste of the swell, to be honest.

Then, on Saturday, August 1st, we get a glassy morning with a 5.9ft SW swell and a 17-second period, energy at 1837. That’s very long period, and the wind is glassy – it’s going to be smooth and clean. The afternoon stays clean with a 6.2ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 1787 energy. This is a nice little window.

Sunday, August 2nd, the morning is a bit quiet with 4.9ft SW, 14-second period, and 981 energy. But the afternoon gets an 11.5ft SW swell with a 13-second period, energy at 5389, and gentle offshore wind. That’s a solid pulse for the experienced crew.

Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, the swell stays around 7.9ft to 9.8ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-off and a bit stronger. The energy is 2721 to 3199, but it’s not as clean as the earlier days. The period drops to 9 seconds on Tuesday afternoon, which is short and choppy.

Wednesday, August 5th, through to Thursday, August 6th, the swell fades slowly. The morning of the 5th has a 6.9ft SSW swell with a 17-second period

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