Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks around Apollo Bay. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the waves are gonna fire up later on, and there’s some serious juice on the horizon. Let’s get into it, mate.

First up, Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, we’ve got a bit of a messy start. Swell is 6 ft from the SW, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-offshore wind, it’s just not comin’ together. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak (944). Not worth paddlin’ out for.

But Wednesday afternoon, things get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft, still from the SW, but the period jumps to 14 seconds and the wind swings offshore. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to moderate (1372). This is clean, powerful surf, but it’s pushing 5 ft, so it’s more for the experienced crew. The real standout is Friday morning, the 7th of August. Glassy offshore wind from the WNW at just 3 mph, a solid 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1136). This is the best of the early window – clean, lined-up waves, but that long period might make the beach breaks a bit straight. Apollo Bay is a beach and point setup, so head for the point to get the best of it. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you should get a few waves to yourself.

We hit a bit of a lull through the weekend and into Monday. The 10th of August has a big pulse of energy – 6 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (3028) – but the wind is howling at 22 mph from the WSW. It’s a bit of a mess for paddling, but if you’re into kite surfing, that’s your window.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waitin’ for, is Thursday the 13th of August. We’ve got a massive 20 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the W at 16 mph. The energy is off the charts (24033). This is expert-only territory, though – over 8 ft, it’s just for the big dogs. The point at Apollo Bay will be the place to be, with those long-period lines wrapping in. This is a proper, emotional swell – the kind you tell your mates about. The Friday after that, the 14th, still has a solid 12 ft SW swell with offshore wind, but it’s a step down in energy.

Late in the run, Monday the 17th of August has a nice clean 6 ft SW swell, offshore wind, and a 16-second period – perfect for a solid session without the fear factor. The 19th of August also looks good, with 7 ft SW swell and offshore wind, again excellent for experienced surfers.

So, the standout is the 13th of August, no question. The 7th of August is your best bet for a cleaner, more manageable session. Keep an eye on the wind, because when it’s offshore here, Apollo Bay turns it on.

Rusty.

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