Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a fair bit of action on the cards, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The standout conditions are definitely for the more experienced crew, with some serious size coming through. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

We start off this Saturday the 12th with a solid 7ft SW groundswell, period a very long 15 seconds. Winds are glassy from the north, so it’s going to be clean. Combined energy is 1976 (moderate), so there’s real power behind it. This is excellent surf, but at that size and with that long period, it’s going to be breaking a bit straight on the beach sections – better on the point. This is one for the experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon holds similar, with 6ft and still glassy.

Sunday the 13th morning is a write-off – the wind swings to a nasty 30 km/h cross-shore, and the swell drops to 4ft. It’s going to be messy. By Sunday afternoon, the wind settles to a gentle cross-off, and we get clean 4ft surf. It’s small but rideable.

Monday the 14th sees the swell dropping right off to under 3ft. It’s clean with offshore winds, but you’ll be scratching for waves. The energy is weak (252).

Now, Tuesday the 15th is where things get interesting. A big pulse of SW swell hits, building to 12ft in the morning with a fresh cross-off wind. The combined energy jumps to 6294 (strong). By the afternoon, it’s 13ft SW with 8757 energy (very strong). The reports say conditions are marginal, but for the experts, this is the real deal. It’s big, it’s powerful, and that period is 14 seconds. This is a major call – the surf setup is more for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most folks. Not for beginners. Crowds are likely.

Wednesday the 16th keeps the size up at 10ft SSW, but the wind is cross to cross-off, creating some chop. Energy is still very strong (3571). Still expert territory.

Thursday the 17th is a sweet spot. The swell drops back to 7ft SSW, with a gentle cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 1621 (moderate). This is excellent, much more manageable size for your strong intermediate and above. Still glassy enough for it to be a proper session.

Friday the 18th offers clean 5ft to 6ft surf with a very long 16-second period. It’s clean, but that long period might make it wall up at the beach.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th is poor. Small, windy, or just messy. The 20th has a strong 45 km/h offshore, which will be clean but impossible to paddle into – a kite surfer’s dream.

Now for the second week promise. Monday the 21st of September is another absolute standout. It’s 10ft SW with a massive 18-second period, glassy in the morning. Energy is 5434 (very strong). This is excellent for experts. The wind turns light cross-onshore in the arvo, so get your session in early. This is the best on offer. Crowds are sometimes an issue.

Tuesday the 22nd is still solid at 8ft SW, 17-second period, clean with a light cross-off. Good for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 23rd afternoon looks special – 13ft WSW, energy 7827 (very strong), clean with a light offshore. The report calls it exceptional for experts. If you can handle it, this is a big-wave session to circle on the calendar.

After that, the swell fades into the 3ft to 7ft range through the end of the month, with onshore or cross-shore winds taking the shine off. The 27th has a glassy morning on 3ft, but it’s more of a longboard kind of day.

Rusty out.

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