Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Apollo Bay. It’s a beach and point setup, fairly consistent, and it’s going to take a little while to get going. We’ve got a slow start mid-week, but a couple of proper standouts are on the horizon if you’re willing to wait.

The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no dramas there.

Wednesday morning kicks off small and clean, with a 3ft southwest swell and a 14-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping things tidy, but the energy is only moderate, and it’s just not doing much. It’s a bit of a flat start, nothing to rush out for. The afternoon bumps up slightly to 5ft but with a shorter 13-second period, and it’s still not firing. We’re looking at a couple of days of small, marginal surf here.

Thursday stays weak. Morning is 3ft with an 11-second period, and the energy is low. The wind is light, so it’s clean, but there’s just no push. The afternoon is similar – 2ft. You’re basically waiting for the swell to show up.

Friday is when things start to wake up. The morning brings a solid 6ft southwest swell with a long 18-second period, and the energy jumps up significantly – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is light offshore, setting up some proper clean lines. This is looking like the first decent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 5ft with a 16-second period, still good.

Saturday stays in the mix. Morning is 4ft, afternoon bumps to 6ft. The afternoon has a proper offshore breeze and strong energy. Sunday morning keeps the 6ft swell going with light offshore wind, but the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-off.

Monday is a real standout. The morning has 7ft of southwest swell with a 15-second period and strong energy. But the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s as clean as it gets. The afternoon is just as good, 6ft and glassy again. This is the pick of the first week. If you can get out Monday, do it.

Tuesday morning gets blown out a bit with a fresh cross-off, and the swell drops to 5ft. The afternoon is better with offshore wind and a 4ft swell, but it’s a bit of a letdown after Monday.

The second week is quieter. Wednesday and Thursday are small and clean, with light winds and good conditions, but the swell drops under 4ft. Not a lot of power. Friday brings a bit more size back – 6ft with offshore wind – but it’s not as clean.

Now, for the real highlight. The following week, from the 5th of September, things go off. Saturday afternoon sees a jump to 15ft with a strong breeze offshore, and the energy is enormous. That’s serious, powerful surf. It’s only for experts though. Sunday is even bigger, with 18ft swells and huge energy, and the wind is offshore, making for some terrifyingly clean, giant waves. Monday morning holds at 16ft with gentle offshore wind – that’s exceptional, but you better know what you’re doing.

After that, it drops back down. Monday afternoon is 8ft, Tuesday is 7ft with a long 18-second period, and it’s still good for experienced surfers.

The second week’s main standout is Sunday, the 6th, and Monday, the 7th of September. Those are the big ones. Huge swell, clean conditions, and energy readings that are off the charts – that’s a strong to very strong system. But it’s expert territory, no question. The long period and the size mean it’s going to be a proper challenge at a beach and point setup.

So, the plan is: get out Monday morning for the glassy 6ft, or if you’re a charger, wait for that massive pulse in early September. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle, but the potential at the end is huge.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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