Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Apollo Bay.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real gold if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Thursday morning, the 6th, we’ve got a clean 2ft of swell from the southwest, with a long 16-second period and a nice cross-off wind from the northwest. The energy’s moderate (303), and it’s looking like a good little session for the beginners or anyone wanting a gentle paddle. The swell’s small, but it’s clean. That afternoon, the wind picks up and the quality drops, so get in early.

Friday morning, the 7th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft, still from the southwest with that dreamy 16-second period, and the wind is a whisper-light 5 km/h from the northwest. The energy is strong (1103), and the conditions are clean. This is a standout: the best early window. The point will handle that long-period groundswell beautifully. It’s not too big for a confident beginner, but the long period means you’ll have to wait for the sets.

Saturday the 8th, the swell drops a touch to 4ft, and the wind is offshore from the north, but it’s a moderate breeze. The energy is still strong (834), but the wind might just put a bit of texture on it. It’s still surfable, but not as pristine as Friday.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is small and messy, and the energy is weak. Don’t bother.

Now, Monday the 10th is absolute chaos. The swell rockets to 15ft from the west-southwest, with a very long 18-second period. The energy is immense (15,729 in the morning). The wind is offshore in the morning, but this is way too big for anyone except absolute experts. It’s a beast. The afternoon is similar. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach.

Tuesday the 11th, the swell drops to 5ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-off. The energy is strong (996), but the conditions are just okay. The following morning, Wednesday the 12th, the swell is 8ft from the southwest, with a long 18-second period and a strong offshore wind. The energy is huge (3,703), but the swell is getting into the big range. Later that afternoon, it goes bonkers: 20ft swell with a 40 km/h offshore wind. The energy is massive (24,122). The file says it’s too big for this break, and I agree. Kite surfers might be loving it, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Thursday the 13th is even bigger: 20ft to 21ft, with strong offshore winds. The energy is extreme (over 30,000). This is a dangerous, expert-only situation. The point break will be a washing machine.

Friday the 14th, the swell drops to 8ft, still from the southwest, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong (3,233). This is good for experienced surfers, but it’s still a solid size. The point break should handle it well with that long period.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the weekend and into the next week. Saturday the 15th, the onshore wind pushes in, making it choppy. Sunday the 16th, the wind is onshore, and the swell is messy.

Monday the 17th, the swell is down to 4ft, and the wind is light cross-off. The energy is moderate (557). It’s a clean, small day. Tuesday the 18th morning is a glassy, 5ft southwest swell with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (795). This is a lovely little window for a quiet session. The point will be nice and clean.

Wednesday the 19th, the wind is light cross-on, but the swell is holding at 4ft to 5ft. It’s okay, but not special.

Thursday the 20th, the morning has a fresh breeze, but the afternoon is clean with a 3ft southwest swell. Not much power.

Finally, Friday the 21st morning is glassy again, with a 4ft southwest swell and a 16-second period. The energy is strong (1,004). This is a hidden gem: a clean, glassy, long-period swell perfect for the point. The afternoon is also clean with a 4ft swell. This is a standout for the second week.

So, the real standouts are: Friday morning, the 7th – clean, building swell, and light wind. And Friday morning, the 21st – glassy, clean, with a nice long-period groundswell. The huge swells in the middle are for experts only, or just watch.

Crowds at Apollo Bay can be around sometimes, but on these cleaner days, it’s worth the paddle.

Rusty.

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