Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way.

We’ve got Apollo Bay on the radar, and right out of the gate, Sunday morning (13th September) is nothin’ to write home about. The swell’s there at a modest 4.3ft from the SW, with a lovely long 15-second period, so there’s some grunt, but that cross-off wind from the N at 12 mph is keepin’ it from bein’ a stunner. The water’s sittin’ at 57°, which is pretty much average for this time of year – no surprises there. Wave energy’s moderate at 810. It’s a marginal call. Not the day to get excited.

Monday (14th) drops right off. We’re lookin’ at tiny 2.6ft waves with offshore wind from the W, which sounds nice for clean lines, but there’s just no push. The energy’s weak at 249. This is a “leave the board in the car” kind of day.

Then Tuesday (15th) – hold onto your leash. The swell jumps up to 9.8ft in the morning and 11.5ft by the afternoon, all from the SW. This is proper groundswell territory with a 13-14 second period. The combined energy is cranked: 4085 in the morning, and a massive 7556 in the arvo. That’s strong to very strong energy. But here’s the catch – the wind is a fresh cross-off at 18-22 mph, and there’s rain showers. The size is over 8.2ft, so this is strictly for the experts. The break is a beach and point setup, and with that long period, it’s gonna be a bit tricky – the swell might break a bit too straight on the beach sections, so look to the point if it’s workin’. For most, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing unless you’ve got the skills.

Wednesday (16th) keeps the size up at 9.8ft from the SSW, still with a long 15-second period and a cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong at 3887-3835. Again, expert territory. It’s clean, but it’s big.

Thursday (17th) is where we start to see the standout. The swell drops a bit to 6.6ft from the SSW in the morning, period 14 seconds. The energy is still moderate-strong at 1644. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, keepin’ it clean. The data says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the pick of the first week – a solid, powerful swell, clean conditions, and a size that’s big but manageable for those who know what they’re doin’. The 5.9ft afternoon is still good but a step down in quality.

Friday (18th) is another big day for the crew. We’ve got 6.9ft from the SW in the morning with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Energy is strong at 2605. Wind is a gentle cross-off from the NW at 9 mph. This will have heaps of energy and long lulls between sets, makin’ paddle-outs easier. The afternoon drops to 6.6ft with a 16-second period and energy at 1988 – also “excellent.” For the point break section, this could be magic.

Saturday (19th) fades a bit – 4.9ft from the SW, energy down to 829. Still surfable, but nothin’ special. Sunday (20th) is a write-off with poor conditions and strong winds.

Now we look into the second week. Monday 21st September brings a 8.2ft SW swell (15-second period, energy 3080-3268) but the wind is messy – cross-on in the morning, then light cross-shore in the arvo. It’s marginal.

Tuesday 22nd September is the real standout of the entire 16-day window. This is a monster. Morning sees 13.1ft from the SW with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy hits 11493 – that’s extreme. Wind is a moderate cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph, keepin’ it clean. The afternoon is still massive at 11.5ft with a 17-second period, energy 7201, and a light breeze. This is “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” The size is over 8.2ft, so only the most skilled should even think about it. That kind of energy and period on a beach and point break will produce some serious slabs and lines on the point, but the beach will be a washing machine.

After that, Wednesday 23rd through Friday 25th drops off into messy, onshore, or cross-on winds with poor conditions. The swell stays around 3

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