Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days aren't quite firing yet, but hang tight. Wednesday the 2nd sees some SW swell around 6ft to 7ft, but that cross-off wind from the WNW keeps it from being a classic. The energy is there, with a combined swell energy of 1746, but it’s a bit of a battle. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Now, Thursday the 3rd is where it gets interesting. That’s the standout in the first week. We’ve got a big pulse of SW groundswell, pushing 13ft in the morning, building to 18ft in the afternoon. That’s some serious grunt, with combined energy readings of 8483 and 16287 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is offshore from the W all day, keeping things clean. But let’s be real, at 18ft, this is only for the experienced crew. The period is around 14 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with plenty of punch. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so the points will handle that long period better than a beach break. Not for beginners by any stretch.

Friday the 4th drops back to a still solid 10ft, same SW direction, but winds go cross-off, so not quite as pristine. Still decent waves, but the magic of Thursday is gone.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. Strong offshore winds (25 mph) will make paddling a nightmare, even if the waves are clean. Skip it.

Sunday the 6th offers a nice reprieve. SW swell eases to 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with light offshore winds. Combined energy (1580) is moderate. This is a solid session for experienced surfers on a Sunday morning, with clean conditions.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are smaller, but Tuesday morning has a treat: 4ft swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the W. The energy is moderate (1456), but the quality of the wave will be great at the point. It’s a good day for a more relaxed paddle.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. Wednesday the 9th sees a jump back up to 8ft to 12ft, but the wind turns cross-off from the SW. Still clean, but the wind isn’t helping. Energy is strong (5167-8378). Thursday the 10th is a similar story, but with cross and cross-onshore winds – not ideal. After that, it drops off. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 14th is a slow patch, with small swell and varying winds, until Monday the 15th. That Tuesday afternoon, the 15th, is interesting: almost no wind (glassy), with a 3ft swell from the SW at a long 17 second period. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun on a longboard. The week after (16th and 17th) picks up a little with offshore winds, but the swell is inconsistent.

So, the pick of the fortnight is without a doubt Thursday the 3rd of September. Big, powerful, clean offshore wind – but it’s a heavy day. The second best is Sunday the 6th for a solid, clean session that’s a bit more manageable. For the longboarders, Tuesday the 15th in the glassy afternoon will be a good one.

Keep in mind, any forecasts beyond a week are a bit speculative, but the signs are there.

Rusty.

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