Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a pause before things get interesting, so don’t rush out just yet.

The first real surf we can talk about doesn’t show up until Sunday the 12th of July. Saturday the 11th is flat and messy, a total skip.

Sunday morning on the 12th sees the first proper swell – 2.0m from the WSW with a 12-second period. The wind is fresh offshore out of the WNW, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy sits at 1173, moderate but building. It’s still a bit marginal for the break. The afternoon though, that’s where the power comes in: 6.0m from the WSW, 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 12589. That’s a serious amount of water moving. Only for strong surfers, and even then it’s a handful.

Monday the 13th morning is the biggest of the forecast. Swell hits 6.5m from the WSW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 22899. The wind is clean and cross-off out of the NW at 18 mph. The catch is that the wave comment says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For the vast majority, it’s a mountain of water. Experts only. Monday afternoon drops to 3.5m from the SW with a 16-second period, energy at 5273, but still a challenge.

Tuesday the 14th morning is the best for experienced surfers. Swell at 5.5m from the SW, 15-second period, energy at 18279. The wind is moderate offshore out of the WSW at 15 mph, keeping it clean. The file calls it exceptional for experts. The afternoon is more manageable at 3.0m from the SW, 16-second period.

Wednesday the 15th keeps the offshore winds all day. Morning swell is 2.3m from the SW, 14-second period, then drops to 1.9m in the afternoon. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 16th is a clean, smaller day with swell around 1.6m from the SW, 14-second period. Light winds and moderate energy. A good day for a relaxed paddle.

Friday the 17th is a standout. The morning is 2.2m from the SW, 16-second period, energy 2377. But the afternoon is the gem: 1.8m from the SW, 15-second period, glassy conditions. That is as clean as it gets.

The biggest run is from Sunday the 12th afternoon through Tuesday the 14th morning. The single best session for quality is Friday the 17th afternoon.

Water temperature is about 59°F, which is around 2°F above the long-term average for this time of year. Pretty normal.

Into the second week, things settle down. From the 18th onward, swell is mostly between 1.0m and 2.0m (3ft to 7ft). Periods stay long, between 12 and 19 seconds, which means better-shaped waves. The 19th has some lumpy cross-wind, but the 20th and 21st clean up. The 24th morning picks up with 2.0m from the SW, 17-second period, energy 2314 – a solid option for later in the window. The 25th and 26th both have glassy afternoon sessions with clean 1.5m to 1.6m (5ft) swells.

Crowds can happen sometimes at Apollo Bay, so expect a few folks out on the best days.

First week has the heavy stuff. Second week is smaller and cleaner. Keep an eye on the 24th and 25th for a late run.

Rusty

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