Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has on offer over the next couple of weeks. We’re starting off with a bit of a wait – the first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother wetting a line just yet. The first real chance to get out will be Monday morning, and then things start to build into a pretty impressive week.

Monday the 10th of August sees the first glimmer of hope. The morning will bring a solid 6ft south-west swell, with a long period of 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy reading of 1999, so moderate to strong. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping things clean. It’s a bit of a beast for beginners at that size, but the waves should have good shape thanks to that long period. The afternoon holds similar size, but the wind picks up and the period drops a touch.

Now, Wednesday the 12th of August is the standout. The morning already looks fun with 7ft south-west swell and a 16-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the west at 19 mph – that’s fresh offshore and clean as a whistle. Combined energy is 2470, well into the strong zone. But the afternoon… wow. We’re looking at a 13ft south-west swell with a 14-second period, and the offshore wind holds. That’s a massive 9307 combined energy – that’s very strong. This is expert territory, no question. The swell size is well over 8ft, so only experienced surfers should even think about it. At Apollo Bay (beach and point), that long-period, big swell will be lined up beautifully on the point, offering some memorable waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but on a day like that, many will be watching from the shore.

Thursday the 13th stays excellent but drops a touch to 8ft, still with a 15-second period and offshore winds. Combined energy is still huge at 2779. This is another day for strong surfers, with clean, powerful waves. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Friday the 14th offers 10ft swell in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both with 16-second periods and cross-offshore winds. The energy stays high (4179 and 3590), but the cross-off wind angle won’t be as clean as pure offshore. Still, for the experienced crew, it’s worth a look.

After that, the weekend and the following week drop off. Saturday the 15th has 6–6ft swell but cross-onshore winds, making things messy. Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 19th are dominated by onshore or cross-onshore winds and smaller swell, with combined energy dipping below 1000 – poor conditions, not worth the paddle. There’s a decent gap from Saturday afternoon until the following Thursday.

Thursday the 20th brings a tiny 2–3ft south-west swell but with offshore winds, so it’s clean but small. Combined energy is a weak 280–294. Friday the 21st morning is genuinely glassy – 2ft swell and no wind at all, with a combined energy of just 156. It’s surfable, but only for beginners on a longboard. The last real hope in the window is Monday the 24th of August, with 5ft south-west swell and clean cross-offshore winds, giving a combined energy of 816 and good conditions for a fun session.

Best bet? Without a doubt, Wednesday the 12th of August afternoon. That 13ft south-west swell with offshore wind is the big one – just make sure you’re experienced enough to handle it.

Rusty.

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