Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what Apollo Bay has cookin’.

Water temp is 57°F, pretty much normal for this time of year at Apollo Bay. Nothing out of the ordinary.

We’ve got a slow start, but the first real action is Sunday the 6th. Morning brings a clean 4.6ft SW swell, period around 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore wind out of the west. The wave energy is moderate (968) and the conditions are glassy. Perfect for a beginner-plus spot like Apollo Bay. It’s fairly consistent, and crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you’ve got a solid chance at a clean session. Sunday afternoon gets bigger, with 9.8ft from the WSW, period 13 seconds, still offshore. The energy jumps to strong (4087), so this is for the experienced crew. It’s clean, but that size is getting into expert territory.

Monday the 7th is a bit of a letdown. The morning is small at 2.6ft with cross-off wind, and the afternoon picks up to 7.2ft but the wind is still cross-off, and the quality is just okay. The energy is moderate (1213) but the conditions aren’t as clean.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is a real standout. The morning has 3.9ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is solid (1367), and it’s clean. That long period will make the waves shape up nicely at this point-and-beach setup, with longer gaps between sets – easier paddling. Afternoon keeps it going with 5.2ft and 17-second period, still offshore, solid energy (1586). This is the best of the early week.

Wednesday the 9th is a big one but for experts only. Morning sees 13.1ft SW, period 16 seconds, with cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (12469). That’s too big for most. By afternoon, it’s 18.0ft with an 18-second period, energy cranked to 25074. The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is just too big for this break. This is strictly for the big-wave crew, if anyone.

Thursday the 10th stays heavy but cleaner. Morning 11.5ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, with offshore wind, strong energy (7075). Afternoon 9.8ft, same direction, 16 seconds, offshore, energy 4892. Both excellent for experienced surfers, but still big.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are a welcome drop in size. Friday has 7.2ft to 7.9ft, SW to SSW, with cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1929 to 2411). Saturday is the gem here: glassy conditions, light wind, and 6.9ft to 6.2ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (2326 to 1654). That’s as good as it gets for Apollo Bay – clean, good size, and that long period. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.

Sunday the 13th drops off to 4.3ft and 3.3ft, with cross-off wind, and the energy falls to weak (656 to 641). Not much to write home about.

The following week has a few highlights but less certainty. Monday the 14th is small and windy – 2.3ft to 3.6ft, with fresh offshore wind, but the energy is weak (264 to 460). Tuesday the 15th swings back up with 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, and light offshore wind in the morning, energy strong (3788). The afternoon has a light cross-shore, which is okay but not as clean. That morning session is the pick of the second week.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are modest. Wednesday has 5.6ft to 4.6ft, cross-off, energy moderate (1212 to 928). Thursday has 5.6ft to 5.2ft, with 17 and 16-second periods, clean, energy moderate to strong (2062 to 1215). Worth a look if you’re around.

Friday the 18th is a write-off – strong winds, small surf, poor conditions. Saturday the 19th has 8.2ft to 7.9ft, with cross-off wind and fresh breeze, but the quality is marginal. Energy is strong (4088 to 3029). Sunday the 20th is better with fresh offshore wind, 6.6ft to 7.9ft WSW, 14-15 second periods, energy strong (1809 to 2281). Clean but windy.

The real standout for the very end of the forecast is Monday the 21st. Both morning and afternoon have 24.6ft WSW swell with a 17-second period, energy off the charts (39780 and 38913). The wind is light and even glassy in the afternoon. But – and this is a big but – that swell is way too big for Apollo Bay. This is a pure expert-only situation, and honestly, it might be more interesting for the kitesurfers than paddle surfers. The waves will be enormous and powerful, but the break might not handle it.

So, if you’re planning, the best

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