Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Apollo Bay. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the heart pumpin’. Right now, we’re in a bit of a lull. The first real surf worth paddling out for won’t show up until Sunday, July 12th. After that, we’ve got a few solid days before it fades again later in the week.

The water temp is sittin’ about average for this time of year, so nothin’ to complain about there.

Let’s start with Sunday, July 12th. This is the big one, the standout of the whole forecast. We’ve got a massive 20ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a shitload of energy, with a combined energy of 13867, which is strong. The wind is blowin’ hard offshore from the West at 25 mph, makin’ it clean but it’s gonna be a battle to get out. This is expert territory only, no messin’ around. The swell is too big for most, but if you’ve got the skills and the paddle fitness, this is gonna be a day to remember. The break is a beach and point, so the long period groundswell might make it a bit straight on the beach, but the point should handle it beautifully.

Come Monday the 13th, it’s still big, with 8ft swell from the SW, period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, so expect long lulls and powerful waves. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 19 mph, keepin’ it clean. The energy is moderate at 3227. It’s still a solid wave, but the size is comin’ down. This is still a good one for experienced surfers, but the crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.

Tuesday the 14th sees the swell holdin’ in the 10ft to 12ft range from the SW, with a long 15-16 second period. The wind is cross-off from the WSW at 12-16 mph. The energy is still strong, around 4164-5180. Again, clean, but sizey. Not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 15th is where it starts to get a bit more manageable. The swell drops to 7ft to 8ft from the SW, with a 14-15 second period. The wind is light cross-off from the NW at 6-9 mph. The energy is moderate at 1875-2296. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” so it’s still a solid wave, but the size is better for a wider range of strong intermediate to expert surfers. It’s a good day.

Thursday the 16th is a total different vibe. The swell drops right back to 4ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The wind goes glassy in the morning, with a slight air from the WNW at 3 mph. That is a rare treat. The energy is weak at 734. It’s small, but if you’ve got a log or a funboard, this is a beauty. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s gonna be smooth and clean.

Friday the 17th is another one to circle. The swell picks back up to 5ft to 6ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy in the afternoon, from the NNE at 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 1187-1512. Again, the forecast says “excellent” and “very good” conditions. This is a great day for anyone from intermediate up, with the long period giving the waves some punch.

After that, it starts to get a bit messy. Saturday the 18th is a write-off with cross-shore winds and small, weak waves. The next week has a few small windows, like the 21st of July with a clean 5ft swell and a gentle offshore, but it’s nothin’ to get excited about. The 23rd of July shows a 8ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period and light wind, which is promising, but it’s over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, Sunday the 12th is the absolute standout. For everyone else, Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are your best bets for clean, manageable waves. The rest of the time is a bit of a gamble.

Rusty, out.

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