Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks at Apollo Bay (Victoria).

It’s a slow start, no two ways about it. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, onshore wind messing things up. You might see some small waves around 3.3 ft to 4.6 ft, but with the wind blowing on it and the energy being pretty weak (around 929 to 1097), it’s not worth getting excited about. Best to give it a miss until things clean up.

Things start to look up on Thursday the 20th. The morning is still a bit marginal with a tiny 2.0 ft swell, but the afternoon is where it’s at – a 5.2 ft W swell rolls in with clean conditions and a nice gentle breeze. The combined energy is moderate (789). It’s a good sign that things are turning.

Friday the 21st keeps the clean theme going with a long-period 19-second SW groundswell hanging around 3.6 ft to 3.9 ft. The energy jumps up to a solid 2148, and with clean conditions, it’s a decent pick for a paddle. This long period stuff will wrap around nicely at the point, giving you some proper lines.

Now, mark your calendar for Saturday the 22nd of August. This is the standout. We’ve got a solid 9.8 ft to 11.5 ft SW swell pumping in with a strong 6966 to 7360 combined energy. The wind is offshore and clean. This is serious size – over 8.2 ft – so it's for experienced surfers only. The point here should handle the size well, offering up some big, powerful walls. This is the one to aim for.

After the peak, Sunday the 23rd still has plenty of size, with a 5.9 ft swell in the morning and another 11.5 ft pulse hitting in the afternoon, though the wind flips cross-offshore. Energy is still very high (1905 and 7397). Monday the 24th keeps things solid and clean, with 7.9 ft SW swell and heaps of energy. The quality is there, just not quite the punch of Saturday.

The second week gets a bit messier, with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions from the 25th to the 27th. It drops back to the 5.6 ft to 6.6 ft range, but the wind makes it a struggle. Hold out for Friday the 28th of August – a nice little surprise. We get a glassy morning with a 3.6 ft SW groundswell. At 16 seconds it’s long period, but with the point break offering good shape and no wind, it’ll be a clean and fun session for anyone. The energy is moderate (677).

The last couple of days fade back into small, onshore dribble, so don’t expect much.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the forecast is without a doubt Saturday the 22nd for the big, expert-only stuff. For a more manageable but still high-quality session, keep your eye on Friday the 28th for that glassy, long-period groundswell. Everything else is either a wait or a gamble.

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