Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I've got the full rundown on what's coming our way. Apollo Bay is the only spot on the radar for this forecast, and it’s got a little bit of everything over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Tuesday morning the 25th is looking promising. We’re starting with a solid 5.2 ft SW groundswell, with a long 13-second period that’ll pack a punch. The northwest wind is dead still at 3 mph, so it’s glassy as glass. The water temp is sitting at 57.2°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate at 980, so there’s enough juice to get you moving. That morning session is the standout for the early part of the week.

Tuesday afternoon sees the swell dropping a touch to 3.9 ft, still from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-off at 9 mph. It’ll stay clean, but the energy drops to 890. Not a write-off, but morning was the go.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft, but the cross-off wind from the SW at 9 mph keeps things tidy. The energy is moderate at 980 to 700. The catch is, the tide and conditions are a bit marginal, so you’ll want to pick your moment.

Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop right off, down to 2.6 ft or less. It’s not going to be worth the paddle – the energy is weak at 310 to 355. That’s a gap day.

Friday the 28th, things get interesting again. A proper long-period SW groundswell, 18 seconds, pushing 5.2 ft to 5.6 ft. The combined energy jumps right up to 1654 and 1552, strong stuff. The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph. The wave comment says this is excellent for experienced surfers – and with that long period, it’ll be a bit more challenging at the beach, but that point break setup will love it. A real standout for the week.

Saturday the 29th, morning has a clean 4.6 ft SW swell with a gentle offshore wind at 9 mph. That’s a solid session. The afternoon drops off a bit with the swell fading and the wind picking up, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 30th is a ripper. The morning brings a 5.6 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 1591. The afternoon though, that’s the big one: an 8.2 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 4864. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off. This is another standout, but know that 8.2 ft and that long period is for experienced surfers only. The point and reef will be your friend here.

Monday the 31st keeps the momentum going. A 7.5 ft to 6.9 ft SW swell, 16-second period, still strong energy around 2601 to 2028. The wind is light and cross-off from the north. Another excellent day for the experienced crew.

Then we hit a bit of a speed bump. Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind cranks up to 19 to 25 mph from the west. The swell is still there at 3.9 ft, but the conditions are poor. The morning is a 19 mph cross-off, and the afternoon sees a 25 mph offshore that’s so strong it’ll be hard to even paddle into. Not a recommended session.

Wednesday the 2nd is a mixed bag. The morning is glassy with a 5.6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and energy at 1183. That’s a good session. The afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and it gets choppy, so morning is the pick.

Thursday the 3rd, we get a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, and a 6.6 ft SSW swell. Energy is strong at 1924. That’s excellent for the experienced. The afternoon is a bit windier but still clean.

Friday the 4th, the swell is 6.9 ft from the SW, but the period drops to just 9 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-driven swell. It’s a lot of water moving, but the shape won’t be as good. The energy is still strong at 1939 to 1967. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but the short period means it’s

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