Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s talk about Apollo Bay.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not all for the faint-hearted. The first real action fires up on Sunday, July 26th, with a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in on an 11-second period. The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 12 mph, so the beach and point setup at Apollo Bay will be looking clean and powerful. The combined swell energy is strong at 2010, so this is a good one for experienced surfers only – beginners, give this one a miss. It’s a standout for the early period.

Sunday afternoon drops a bit in size to 4ft from the SSW, but still with that offshore breeze, though the energy drops off a bit. Monday the 27th keeps things going with a 4ft to 4ft SW swell, cross-off wind, and the energy picks up nicely to 869 on the Monday afternoon, making for some very clean, fun waves. This is a solid run for the intermediate surfer.

Now, Tuesday the 28th sees the wind swing NNW and pick up to 19 mph, making the conditions a bit more challenging. The swell is around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind is strong and the energy is high on Tuesday afternoon at 1326, but it’s a bit of a battle. Wednesday the 29th is where things get serious. We’ve got a 16ft SW swell on a 15-second period hitting Wednesday afternoon, with a fresh offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 12829, which is extreme. This is a big, heavy groundswell and only for the most experienced. The point break will be handling it best, but it’s a full-on day.

After that, it settles down a bit. Thursday the 30th has a 4ft SW swell in the morning with a moderate offshore, clean and nice. The afternoon sees a 10ft SW swell come through, but it’s a bit messier with cross-off wind. Friday the 31st is a good day for a relaxed session, with 4ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions.

The real standout for the second week is Saturday, August 1st. The morning starts with a 4ft SW groundswell, but the afternoon is where it’s at: 6ft SW, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind. The combined energy is 1950, and it’s gonna be clean and powerful. Perfect for intermediates and above. This is the best day on offer.

After that, Sunday the 2nd goes a bit flat with cross-shore winds and a 5ft SW swell, but it’s not great. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a bit hit-and-miss, with some clean moments but nothing special. The 5th of August shapes up well again with a 5ft SW swell and gentle offshore wind, clean and fun. The 6th continues that with 5ft SW and light winds.

The last few days of the window, the 7th to the 10th of August, drop right off. The swell gets small, around 3ft to 4ft, and the winds are all over the place. The 7th has a glassy morning but only 3ft, and it’s pretty weak. The 10th of August sees a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a long 21-second period and cross-shore wind, making it a messy, difficult option.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday the 26th for the big stuff, and Saturday the 1st of August for the glassy, clean power. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is your friend.

Rusty out.

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