Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what the next couple of weeks are dishing up for us. We’re starting with some serious size, but the wind is being a bit of a mongrel. The real jewels are hidden mid-week if you’re paying attention.

The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

We kick off on Sunday the 5th with a big, raw swell. Apollo Bay (Victoria) is pumping with a 12ft SSW groundswell, period at a very long 17 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 6514. That’s a heap of water moving. But the wind is a cross-onshore from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’s gonna be choppy and messy. Honestly, unless you’re on a rhino chaser looking for a fight, give it a miss. Sunday afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind is straight onshore, so it’s poor.

Monday the 6th sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 6ft, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the N in the morning. It’s still a bit lumpy, but it’s cleaner than Sunday. The period is still a long 14 seconds, so there’s some grunt in it, but energy is down to 1342. It’s marginal, but you could find a sneaky one.

Now, Tuesday the 7th morning is where we get our first standout. The swell settles to 4ft from the SW, period is a very long 17 seconds, and the wind goes *glass*. Flat calm. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," and with that long period groundswell, it’ll be holding up nicely on the point. Energy is moderate at 829. It’s a small day, but clean as a whistle. For a more powerful option, Wednesday the 8th morning pumps up to 5ft with an 18-second period, and energy spikes to 2150. The wind is onshore from the E though, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, that’s a big, strong swell for the point.

Thursday the 9th is another beauty. Both morning and afternoon show 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The wave comment calls it "very good surf conditions." Energy is moderate around 820 and 677. These are the days to be out there. It’s small but perfect.

Things get a little more ordinary from Friday the 10th onwards. The swell drops below 3ft for a few days, and while the wind is clean, the energy just isn’t there to punch through. We hit a bit of a flat spell from the 11th to the 12th, with poor conditions.

But then, check this out. Monday the 13th afternoon we get a pulse back. 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the W at 22 mph. Energy is back up to 1933. The wave comment is only "marginal" because of the strong wind, but if you can handle the gale-force offshore, it’ll be clean. This is one for experienced surfers only.

The true standout of the whole forecast, though, lands on Thursday the 16th. Both morning and afternoon offer 6ft to 6ft SSW swell with a 14-15 second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and the energy is solidly in the 1400s. This is the call. The wind will be clean, the swell has size and power, and Apollo Bay will be at its best. Crowds are possible here, but with these conditions, the locals will be out.

The last weekend (the 18th-20th) fades back down to small, clean waves under 3ft. Fun for a log, but nothing to write home about.

So, the pick of the lot is Thursday the 16th for the best combo of size, power, and offshore winds. Tuesday the 7th and Thursday the 9th are your go-to for small, glassy perfection.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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