Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.

The forecast starts with a bit of a flat spell, so don’t get too excited just yet. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with a messy cross-shore breeze and pretty average waves – the combined energy is weak at 810. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 14th cleans up nicely with some light offshore wind from the west, but the swell is tiny, only 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is low (252). It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. A big pulse of SW swell rolls in, pushing 13ft with a solid 13-second period. The energy jumps massively to 7933. This is serious, powerful stuff. The wind is fresh offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean, but let’s be real – at this size, it’s strictly for experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 17th is a nice little reset. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft in the morning, still with a clean cross-off breeze from the southwest. The energy is moderate at 1644. It’s excellent for experienced surfers and the conditions are clean. This is a solid window for anyone with some chops.

Friday the 18th is a real standout. The morning has a long-period SW groundswell at 3ft with an incredible 18-second period. Energy is moderate (1167). It’s clean and glassy, and this long period will wrap beautifully around the point. But the real hero is Friday afternoon: the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the WNW. The energy jumps to 1596. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. This is the pick of the first week for anyone looking for quality, clean waves with proper push. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get it early.

The following week holds more promise. Monday the 21st afternoon looks exceptional for experts – a big 15ft WSW swell hits with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore. The energy is enormous at 8631. If you’re an expert with a big-wave gun, this is your window.

But if I had to pick the absolute best on offer across the whole forecast, it’s Thursday the 24th. The morning sees 10ft of SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and it’s glassy – zero wind. Energy is massive at 5705. The afternoon stays glassy with 8ft and an 18-second period. This is a true standout. That long period will make it a bit fat and straight at the beach, but for the point break and reefs around Apollo Bay, it’ll be an absolute dream. Perfect, clean, powerful – this is the one to circle on your calendar.

Keep an eye on the last day, the 28th of September. There’s a 16ft monster predicted, but it’s likely too big for this break, with a light onshore breeze. Might be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

So, bottom line: a slow start, but the middle and end of the period have some absolute crackers. Stay calm, read the tides, and don’t sleep on that Thursday the 24th.

Rusty.

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