Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead at Apollo Bay, a beach and point setup that’s got some real gems in there. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but hold tight – the real juice comes later. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Wednesday the 26th kicks off with a clean, cross-off breeze and a 3ft swell from the WSW, but the energy is moderate (705) and the report says it’s marginal. Thursday the 27th morning is a highlight for the early part – glassy conditions, a light NW breeze, and a small 2.5ft SSE swell with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (310), but that glassy wind will make it look prettier than the numbers suggest. A decent little session for a longboard or a mid-length. Thursday afternoon sees a drop in size.

Friday the 28th morning is where things start to get interesting. A 5ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, pushing the combined energy up to 1634 (strong). The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean conditions. This is a good one for the more experienced crew – that long period will wrap nicely around the point but might be a bit full on for beginners. Saturday the 29th continues with clean 4ft to 6ft SW swells, but the afternoon bumps up to 8ft (2015 energy) but with a moderate breeze making it a bit more of a handful.

The first real standout is Sunday the 30th afternoon. It’s a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 3000 (very strong), and a gentle cross-off breeze. The report flags it as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper groundswell, and Apollo Bay’s point will handle it beautifully. Paddling out will be easier between sets, and the waves will have shape and power.

But the standout of the whole run – and I mean the one you circle on the calendar – is Monday the 31st. A glassy morning with an ENE breeze at just 5 km/h, then the afternoon goes completely calm with no wind. The swell holds steady at 7ft to 7ft from the SW, 15-second period, and combined energy of over 2000 (strong). It’s described as excellent for experienced surfers, and with those glassy, clean conditions, this is a top-tier session. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Things get a bit messy from Tuesday the 1st of September with stronger winds, but the swell stays solid. Wednesday the 2nd has a clean offshore wind, 5ft SW swell, and good energy (1184). Thursday the 3rd is a step back in quality.

Then we get another belter: Friday the 4th of September morning. A 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the WNW, giving you clean, shaped-up waves. The energy is 1985 (strong). Saturday the 5th morning sees the biggest swell of the window so far – 10ft from the SW with a 17-second period and a massive 4368 energy (very strong). That’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is light, so it will be clean, but it’s serious.

The second week gets a bit wild. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September see 10ft to 12ft swells with fresh winds, making it more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The energy is huge (5000+), but the wind is strong. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th settle down with clean offshore winds and 8ft to 10ft swells – still big, but with moderate offshore winds, it’s manageable for the experienced. The 9th of September afternoon has a 10ft SW swell with a fresh offshore wind, and the energy is 7512 (very strong) – that’s a massive day for the point.

The window wraps up on Thursday the 10th of September with a 7ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the report says marginal.

So, to keep it simple: Monday the 31st of August is the pick of the bunch – glassy, clean, solid 7ft groundswell. Friday the 4th of September morning is also a cracker with offshore wind and a strong, clean swell. Everything else is a mix of building swells and strengthening winds, but those two sessions are the ones you don’t miss.

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