Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay.

We’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way, but it’s a tale of two fortnights. The first week is stacked with serious size, and the second week is smaller and more of a wait-and-see game. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is absolutely Thursday, August 13th. Early morning, we’re looking at a beast of a 16ft SW groundswell with a very long 16 second period. That’s a massive amount of energy (15234), and with a solid offshore wind from the west, it’s going to be absolutely pumping. This is *only* for experts though – way too big for anyone else. The wave quality is set to be exceptional, but that size demands respect. Afternoon sees it drop back to 8ft, but still with the same clean offshore wind – a much more manageable option for experienced surfers.

Before that, Wednesday, August 12th is a serious warm-up. The afternoon session has a 13ft WSW swell, also with a very long 17 second period and a strong offshore wind. The energy is cranked (12587), and it’s going to be a clean, powerful day. Again, not for beginners.

The week closes out with a wind shift. By Monday, August 17th, the swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a beautiful, clean window for a longboard or a funboard, even if the size is small.

After that, there’s a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th right through to the end of the week, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-off winds. A few days of barely anything to surf.

Then, things start to look promising again, but it’s a long-range call. Monday, August 24th is a date to keep an eye on. The afternoon is looking huge again, with a 15ft WSW swell and a 16 second period, coupled with a strong offshore wind. The energy is enormous (12837), and it’s another expert-only day. The forecast is promising, but it's a long way out, so don't book the trip just yet.

So, to wrap it up: The absolute best days are the mornings of Thursday, August 13th and Monday, August 24th, but only for the hardcore crew. The cleanest, most accessible day for the average surfer is likely the glassy morning of Monday, August 17th, or the more manageable 8ft sets on Thursday afternoon.

Rusty.

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