Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Apollo Bay over the next two weeks. It’s a beach and point set-up that’s fairly open to the southwest, and it’s a slow burner before things get real good.

Water temp is sitting about 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little perk for your first paddle.

We start off on Friday, July 10th, but it’s nothing special. A small 4ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period is rolling in, but the wind is just a light cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate at 574. It’s pretty marginal, so don’t get too excited for the afternoon.

Saturday the 11th is a total miss. Swell drops to 3ft in the morning and fades to 2ft in the arvo, both from the SW, but a fresh 30 km/h northerly cross-shore wind has the surface all lumpy and chopped. Combined energy falls to 310 and 257. Not worth your time.

Now, Sunday the 12th is where it starts to get interesting. Morning brings a 6ft SW swell, but it’s the fresh 30 km/h westerly offshore wind that’s got me keen. Combined energy jumps to 1118, and it’s clean. For experienced surfers, that afternoon is a standout even though it’s rated marginal here – the swell hits 12ft out of the WSW, the wind is a solid 35 km/h offshore, and the wave energy is a hefty 5607. This is big, powerful stuff. Leave the beginners on the sand.

Monday the 13th goes absolutely mental. The afternoon sees a massive 23ft WSW swell with a 15-second period and a strong offshore wind. Combined energy is an eye-watering 27078. It’s clean and powerful, but this is only for absolute pros. The swell is just too big for almost everyone.

Tuesday the 14th is the real crown jewel of this forecast, and I’m buzzing. The morning serves up an 18ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, combined energy of 19473, and a moderate 25 km/h offshore wind. Conditions are exceptional for expert surfers. It’s huge, but if you’ve got the nerve and the skill, this is the session to chase.

From Wednesday the 15th through to Friday the 17th, we settle into a really fun groove. Swell stays between 6ft and 7ft out of the SW, periods around 14-16 seconds, and the wind is light, clean, and often offshore or glassy. Thursday afternoon the 16th is a gem with glassy conditions and 6ft SW swell. Then Friday afternoon the 17th is pure gold – a calm, glassy session with a 7ft SW swell and a 17-second period, combined energy of 2364. This is excellent, clean surfing for experienced surfers.

We hit a dry spell from Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st. Swell drops to 4ft or smaller, winds turn cross-shore or freshen up, and combined energy stays under 650. There are a few clean moments, like Monday the 20th afternoon with a light offshore and 3ft WSW swell, but it’s small.

It picks back up on Wednesday the 22nd with a 6ft SW swell and clean conditions, combined energy at 993. That’s a nice return to form.

Then, looking into the second week, Thursday the 23rd of July is another standout. Morning brings an 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 5711, and a moderate offshore wind. The afternoon holds a solid 10ft SW swell with similar energy at 4528. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s big. Friday the 24th is also excellent, with a 8ft to 7ft SW swell, gentle offshore winds, and combined energy over 1700. Clean, powerful, and well worth a look.

The run winds down from Saturday the 25th with smaller, cleaner 3ft to 3ft WSW swells under light offshore winds. Combined energy drops to 605 and 481. A nice, easy finish.

All up, the top sessions are Tuesday the 14th for the big, powerful stuff, and Friday the 17th for a more manageable, glassy day. Don’t sleep on that Thursday the 23rd either – it’s a solid long-range promise.

Rusty.

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