Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has got for us.

We’re in for a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The opening few days offer some rideable waves, but the real standout action looks to be arriving mid-week and then again further down the line. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong through the whole period, so there’s always some push in the water.

The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

First up, Monday the 27th. A clean 4ft swell with 11-second period from the SW (415 combined energy). It’s a marginal call, but the board stays in the car. By Monday afternoon, things improve a little – 4ft of SW groundswell with a longer 13-second period, building the energy to 718. Light NNW winds keep the surface clean, and it’s looking like very good surf conditions are coming. A solid start.

Tuesday the 28th brings a step up in size. Morning sees 5ft SW, but here’s the catch – a 16-second period (1017 energy) with a solid 30 km/h NW cross-off wind. It’s clean, but that wind is fresh. Afternoon stays lumpy with 6ft SW and 30 km/h WNW cross-off, the energy jumps to 1547, but the onshore wind makes it a bit rough and marginal.

Now, the first genuine standout is Wednesday the 29th. Holy moly. This is big-wave territory. Morning: 15ft of SW swell, 16-second period, pumping out a massive 15660 combined energy. That’s a very strong swell. But the wind is a 40 km/h SW, straight cross-off. It’s clean, but this is only for the brave. The afternoon holds similar size at 15ft with 14-second period, 10747 energy, winds dropping slightly to 30 km/h WSW. If you’re an expert, this is your day. If you’re not, stay on the sand.

Thursday the 30th is a nice reset. Morning sees offshore WSW winds at 20 km/h, with 5ft of SW groundswell, 13-second period (1013 energy). That’s clean, tidy, and perfect for a more relaxed session at Apollo Bay. This is your best bet for a fun paddle without the drama. The afternoon drops off to 4ft, so get out early.

Friday the 31st is small but clean. 4ft SSW on Friday morning with light offshore WSW winds. Very nice conditions for a longboard. Afternoon is similar, 4ft SW, light cross-off. Good all-round.

The weekend (1st & 2nd August) looks average. Saturday sees a small 3ft SW with a 17-second period that makes it a bit weird for a beach break. Winds are light cross-shore, not ideal. Sunday picks up to 6ft SW, 16-second period, but cross-off winds are okay, not great.

Alright, looking deeper into the second week, there’s another standout. Monday the 3rd of August has a 13ft WSW swell with 14 seconds, blowing offshore at 25 km/h from the WNW. That’s a 7612 combined energy and it’s described as exceptional for experts. The afternoon drops back to 6ft, still offshore. This is your second big one, but remember, long range standouts are promising but less certain.

The rest of that week settles down. Tuesday the 4th is small and clean. Wednesday the 5th offers a very long 19-second period SW groundswell, but only 3ft to 4ft. The period is so long it’ll offer long waits between sets. Light winds will keep it tidy.

From Thursday the 6th onwards, the wind turns against us. Cross-on and onshore winds kick in, and by Friday the 7th there’s 6ft of long-period SW swell, but the easterly onshore will blow it out. Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th are cross-on with a bit of bump. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th offer some more cross-off conditions with small, clean waves, but nothing to write home about.

If you’re looking to get wet, the pick of the bunch is definitely Wednesday morning the 29th of July for the big boys, and Thursday the 30th of July for everyone wanting a clean, fun session.

Rusty out.

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