Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay.

The next week or so has a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. There’s some solid groundswell building in the background, and the second half of the period is where things get interesting. For the first few days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag of small to moderate swell and tricky winds, but we’ll have some clean windows.

Monday 24 August kicks off with a bit of a mess. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, and the energy is moderate (902). The problem is the cross-off wind from the NNW at 15 km/h. It’s not terrible, but you’ll be fighting a bit of chop. The afternoon cleans up slightly with a lighter breeze, but it’s still just marginal. Not the day to call in sick.

Tuesday 25 August is a bit of a write-off in the morning with onshore winds and rain, but the afternoon sees a glimmer of hope. The wind swings WSW at 15 km/h, giving us a cleaner cross-off, and the swell drops to 4 ft, but the energy is still decent (897). It’s rideable, but not a standout.

The real buzz starts to build from Friday 28 August. That morning, we’ve got a beauty: 5 ft of SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is strong (1518), and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at just 5 km/h. This is the kind of session that gets the heart pumping. Experienced surfers, this is your window. The lineup will be a bit more defined, but with a long period like that, the point break section of Apollo Bay will be the go-to for those drawn-out lines. Beware of the long gaps between sets, but the paddle out will be a breeze.

Saturday 29 August morning is glassy. Zero wind, 4 ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. It’s clean, it’s small, but it’s perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is lower (482), but the conditions are pure.

Sunday 30 August morning is another glassy one with a 4 ft SW swell, but the period jumps back up to 18 seconds, giving it moderate energy (1027). This is a solid, clean morning for the point.

Now, Monday 31 August is a proper standout. 5 ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, light offshore wind from the W at 5 km/h, and a strong energy reading (1849). The wave quality is going to be excellent. The point break will be peeling beautifully. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, powerful, and surfer-friendly.

Tuesday 01 September keeps the quality high with a 5 ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW at 10 km/h. The energy is still strong (1265). Another excellent morning.

The following week, from Wednesday 02 September through Friday 04 September, the swell drops a bit, and the wind becomes more variable. It’s still surfable, but the energy fades to moderate (983 down to 289). It’s a good time to rest the arms or grab a log.

But then, Saturday 05 September is the big one. We’re looking at a 6 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, a gentle offshore wind from the WNW at 15 km/h, and a very strong energy reading of 2044. This is expert territory. The waves will be powerful, clean, and well-shaped. The point break will be absolutely firing. This is the best option of the entire 16-day window.

Sunday 06 September and Monday 07 September see the swell peak at over 7 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-off. The energy is through the roof (2271–2653), but it’s going to be big and a bit raw. Only for the well-prepared crew.

Finally, Tuesday 08 September morning brings a 7 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 20 km/h. The energy is very strong (2089), and the conditions are clean. A solid, punchy end to the window.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout sessions are clear: Monday 31 August and Saturday 05 September. The first is a classic clean, powerful groundswell for the experienced crew. The second is the big daddy—big, clean, and offering the best waves of the period. Get out there, but know your limits.

Rusty.

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