Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. This is a beach and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s mostly a beginner-friendly spot. Water temp is sitting at 57.6°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The forecast opens on Friday the 31st of July, and we’re straight into it. Friday morning brings clean 4.3ft SSW swell, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy is moderate (544) and the period sits at 12 seconds – not super drawn-out but nicely formed and clean. Friday afternoon holds similar vibes: 3.9ft SW, light cross-off breeze, clean. Good consistent small-wave fun for all levels.

Saturday the 1st of August starts off a bit marginal in the morning – 3.6ft SW swell, cross-shore breeze from the north, nothing too exciting. But Saturday afternoon is where things get serious. Swell bumps up to 5.9ft SW, with a really long 17-second period, and NNW light cross-off airs. The combined energy jumps way up (2787), meaning there’s a lot of punch in the water. This is one of the standouts: good size, clean conditions, and that long period suggesting powerful, well-shaped waves. That said, a long period groundswell like this can get a bit too straight for a beach break – but Apollo Bay has that point, so it should handle it well. This is expert territory at that size, especially with the crowd factor – crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect some company.

Sunday morning has a 5.6ft SW swell with 16-second period, but a moderate 12 mph offshore cross-off breeze from the north keeps things clean. Still decent, but not quite the same quality as Saturday afternoon. The energy is high (1510), so don't write it off if you're an experienced surfer. By Sunday afternoon the breeze drops a notch, but the quality is still marginal.

Monday the 3rd sees more solid surf – 7.2ft WSW swell mid-afternoon (2911 energy), with a 14-second period and a clean offshore from the west. That’s some excellent, punchy stuff for the more experienced crew. Good power, clean faces, and that nice offshore groom. Monday morning is a slightly smaller 4.3ft, still clean.

Tuesday the 4th is another standout – first session of the day: 7.9ft SW, 11-second period, offshore WSW breeze, and a big energy reading (2371). This is full-on, clean, powerful surf. It’s big enough that beginners should stay well clear, but for the experts, this is a ripper. The afternoon picks up a moderate breeze, still rideable.

By Wednesday the 5th, the swell winds right down to a clean 2.3ft but with a very long 19-second period – beautiful slow-moving lines, perfect for a longboard, but not much power behind it (731 energy). Very clean both morning and afternoon with offshore breezes. Lovely, but small.

We get into Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th with similar small clean swell, around 3ft to 4.9ft. Friday morning of the 7th is another highlight: glassy conditions, 4.9ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and 1178 energy. That early morning glass-off is a special window – light crowds, crisp lines, and that long-period energy pushing through. This is a solid option for intermediate and above.

From Saturday the 8th through Sunday the 9th, we hit a bit of a rough patch. Strong winds – 19 mph from the north on Saturday morning – make for poor conditions. Then Sunday brings messy cross-shore chop with similar strong winds. Not the best time to be in the water.

Monday the 10th of August brings a monster pulse. Monday afternoon sees 16.4ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and absolutely massive energy (15620). This is huge, heavy, and for specialists only. If you’re not a big wave charger with the right gear, give it a miss. The morning is a more manageable 8.2ft but still very solid.

Tuesday the 11th drops back to 4.9ft to 5.2ft but with strong 19-22 mph winds – clean-ish but blown out with a fresh breeze. Not the best quality.

Wednesday the 12 and Thursday the 13 bring some cleaner windows. The morning of the 13th is a standout for experts: 5.9ft SW, 17-second period, offshore breeze, and nearly 2000 energy. Excellent shape and power.

Friday the 14th remains solid – 7.9ft SW in the morning, 19-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore – big, fast, but with a bit of breeze on it. Still, the energy is huge (4174). This is for the crew that like it raw.

Saturday the 15th finishes the run nicely: 6.2ft SW, 16-second period, clean offshore from the west. Great conditions for experienced surfers, with 1822 energy.

There is a gap of a few days where the surf goes quiet and the winds turn ugly around the 8th and 9th of August,

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