Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Let’s be honest, the next couple of days are pretty average. Monday afternoon at Apollo Bay is marginal, with a 5ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze. It’s clean, but not worth rushing out for. Tuesday is much the same, just small and nothing special. You’d be scratching for a wave.

Then, things get serious. Wednesday the 12th kicks in with some real size. We’re talking a proper pulse of energy. The combined energy is 10837 and 13255, which is strong, very strong. Wednesday morning sees a 13ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and a clean offshore W wind. That’s a big, powerful wave. Wednesday afternoon it builds even more to 15ft with a 17-second period and a fresh offshore breeze. This is not for beginners. This is heavy, experienced surfer territory. The crowd will be there, but with size like that, there’s plenty of water moving.

Thursday keeps the energy high. Morning is a solid 10ft SW with a 16-second period and offshore winds, rated excellent for experienced surfers. But the standout, the one you’ll be talking about, is Thursday afternoon. The swell bumps back up to 15ft, the period is 16 seconds, and you’ve got a moderate WSW offshore wind. The combined energy is 12361, and the call is exceptional for expert surfers. This is the pick of the week. Just remember, this is a big, powerful, long-period swell. It’s going to be best at the point, not the beach. At over 8ft, it’s expert-only. Don’t risk it if you’re not up for it.

Friday eases off a bit, but it’s still good. Morning is a clean 10ft SW with a gentle offshore wind. Afternoon goes a bit cross-off and the quality drops a touch. The weekend brings smaller, but still clean, waves. Saturday holds around the 7ft mark with light winds, and Sunday morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell. That Sunday morning session will be fun, but the energy is definitely dropping.

From Monday the 17th, it fades right out. We’re looking at small, onshore leftovers for a few days. It’s a proper flat spell. The swell drops below 3ft by Wednesday the 19th. There are a few tiny, clean days in there, but it’s really just dribble. This quiet stretch runs right through to Saturday the 22nd, which is just poor. The energy is weak, and the winds aren't helping.

Now, looking further out, there’s a glimmer of hope. Sunday the 23rd picks up a little, but it’s still small. The real promise is Tuesday the 25th. We’ve got a swell on the rise again, 5ft to 6ft, with a 16-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is building, and it looks clean. It’s a couple of weeks away, so treat it with some caution, but it’s got potential to be a good one.

So, in summary: Don’t bother paddling out until Wednesday. When you do, bring your big board and your big heart. Thursday afternoon is the standout. The weekend is a nice, mellower version of the same. Then we go flat for a while. The long-range stuff for the 25th is promising, but we’ll have to see how it develops.

The water is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. So, no excuses, just get the right wetsuit on.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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