Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, looking at the forecast for Apollo Bay. This is a classic case of waiting for the ocean to wake up. We’ve got a bit of a quiet stretch ahead first, but there’s a serious pulse of swell coming through later that’ll get the heart rate up.

Right now, we’re looking at a lull for the first few days. The surf is small and pretty ordinary, with the wind messing things up on Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th. It's not worth getting wet for unless you're desperate. This quiet period runs from now until about Tuesday the 15th. Don't get too down about it though, this place rarely stays flat for long, and the models are already showing us a big change.

The real story kicks off Tuesday the 15th. A solid SW groundswell, with a period around 14 seconds, rolls in. We’re talking 13ft surf on Tuesday morning, and the combined energy is strong at 9301. It jumps to 13ft in the afternoon with 10098 energy units. The wind is a cross-off from the SW, but it's blowing at 30 km/h, so it'll be a bit wild and lumpy. The wave comment says it's marginal due to tide, so this is for experienced surfers only. Over 8ft means it's not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a beginner, give this week a miss.

Wednesday the 16th is still big, holding at 10ft with a 15-second period, but the wind swings more southerly, making it a bit cross. The morning is a bit average, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze. It's still solid, expert territory. The water temp is sitting at 57.2°, which is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must.

Then we get a breather. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th drop back to a much more manageable 5ft to 6ft. The conditions are a mixed bag with the wind, but there’s potential for a clean wave. Not the standouts of the window, but okay.

But hold on. The standout of the whole window is shaping up for Sunday the 20th. The afternoon is looking massive. We're talking 23ft of SW swell at 13 seconds, with energy readings off the charts at 18674. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 20 km/h, and the forecast is clean. This is a monster, a real once-in-a-while event for the region. It's for experts only, no doubt about it.

Monday the 21st is still pumping. The swell eases slightly to 11.5ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. Glassy conditions in the morning with light NW winds. This is a groundswell of the highest order. The long period means the waves will have serious push, but it can also make beach breaks a bit closey. At Apollo Bay, with its mix of beach and point, it could be firing. The morning is looking prime.

The energy stays up through Tuesday the 22nd with a 13ft pulse in the afternoon, but the wind is lighter, which is good. After that, the size fades back down over the following days and the period drops. There are still some fun waves around the 26th with a 17-second swell at 6ft and clean offshore winds, a nice way to end the run.

So, to keep it simple: the surf this week is small and junky. Get ready for a wild and powerful week next week, with Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st being the absolute standouts. If you're an expert and you're keen, that's your window. For everyone else, hold on to your board.

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