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 surf on the horizon, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The whole period kicks off with some decent waves, but the early days are a bit messy with the wind. The real standout action is going to be for the crew who are comfortable in bigger, more powerful surf, especially towards the end of the run.

The first decent look is Friday afternoon, July 31st. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the southwest, with a 12-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. Combined wave energy is moderate (565). It’s a good, clean introduction to the weekend.

Saturday, August 1st, is where it gets interesting. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is where the magic starts. The swell jumps to 6ft from the southwest, with a long 17-second period. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is strong (2787). This is a standout for a surfer who’s not a beginner. That long period will wrap around the point nicely, but it’s a bit much for the groms.

Sunday, August 2nd, is a bit of a letdown after that. The wind picks up, creating a lumpy cross-chop, so it’s not the cleanest. The swell sticks around 5-6ft, but the quality drops off.

Monday, August 3rd, brings a rain shower and a strong offshore wind, which cleans things up but the swell drops a bit. It’s a session for the diehards.

Tuesday, August 4th, is a big one. The swell pulses up to 10ft from the southwest with a 12-second period. That’s a serious amount of power (3663 combined energy). This is for experts only. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be heavy but clean.

The middle of the week from Wednesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 6th, offers a reset. The swell drops right back to smaller, clean 3ft to 4ft waves with light winds. It’s a good time for the beginners or a longboard session.

Friday, August 7th, sees a nice-looking 4ft swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit rippled. The energy is healthy (1114), but the wind spoils it a little.

The weekend of August 8th and 9th looks rough. Strong winds and a lumpy sea state make for poor conditions. It’s a good weekend to do something else.

Now, here’s where it gets really exciting for the experienced crew. The second week kicks off with a big, powerful swell. Monday, August 10th, has a 6ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon is a monster. The swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW with a 19-second period. The combined energy is a massive 6144, with a strong offshore wind. It’s going to be a freight train, difficult to paddle into, but perfect for the guys who know what they’re doing.

The standout of the entire outlook, without a doubt, is Friday, August 14th, afternoon. The forecast is for an exceptional 15ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is a colossal 8937. This is huge, powerful, and will be breaking thick and fast. It’s an expert-only session, no question. The wave of the month.

Saturday, August 15th, cleans up nicely. The swell drops to a still-very-healthy 7ft from the southwest with a long 17-second period. The wind is light and glassy. The combined energy is strong (4627). This is another excellent day for experienced surfers, with the glassy conditions making it a dream.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Saturday afternoon, August 1st, for a solid, clean 6ft swell. But the absolute standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday afternoon, August 14th, for the big, powerful, clean 15ft swell. That’s the one you don’t want to miss if you’ve got the skills.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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