Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Apollo Bay’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat start, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The first real sniff of action isn’t until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. That’s when a lovely clean 3ft SW groundswell rolls in with an 18-second period, under light offshore winds. It’s still on the smaller side, but the quality is there. That afternoon, things get a whole lot more interesting with the swell bumping up to 6ft from the SW, period holding at 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind cleaning it right up. This is your pick for the week—solid, clean, and the moderate wave energy (1774) tells you there’s plenty of push behind it. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do the trick.

Now, Wednesday the 9th is a beast, but it’s a warning, not a recommendation. We’re looking at 13ft to 15ft SW swells, with very strong wave energy (13095 to 20693). That is serious size. The winds are cross-offshore, but this is only for experts—beginners, stay well clear. The period is long, which gives it real punch, and at a beach-and-point setup like Apollo Bay, that kind of size can get a bit unruly.

Thursday the 10th drops back a little, but still a solid 10ft to 12ft SSW swell with moderate energy. Clean conditions, but it’s still big. The light winds on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th morning are where it gets interesting again. Saturday morning in particular—absolute glass with 6ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, and calm winds. That is dreamy. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early for that session.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. Strong winds and poor conditions. Tuesday the 15th sees a return of quality with a moderate offshore wind and a 10ft SW swell. That’s a proper wave for experienced surfers. The following days, Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th, keep pumping with solid SW and SSW swells, offshore winds, and clean conditions. The standout in that run is Wednesday afternoon with an 12ft WSW swell and moderate offshore wind. Wave energy is high (5688), so expect power.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 19th offers a clean 7ft SW swell with offshore wind, and that’s worth a look. But after that, it gets a bit messy. Strong winds on Sunday the 20th and onshore conditions early the next week. The last real hope is Tuesday the 22nd with a 6ft SW groundswell, long 17-second period, and light cross-shore wind. It’s a cleaner option, but it’s not a standout.

If you’re picking one session, make it Tuesday afternoon the 8th or Saturday morning the 12th. That’s where the magic is.

Rusty.

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