Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here, and let's have a look at what Apollo Bay (Apollo Bay) has cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, Sunday the 5th is a write-off. Don't even bother. Strong onshore winds and a messy 12 ft swell with 6545 (moderate to strong combined energy) just means chaos. That's a kite day if ever I saw one.

Monday the 6th is a bit better, but still just marginal. Early morning you've got a 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and light, so it's worth a look if you're desperate.

Now, here's the first real bright spot. Tuesday the 7th is your early-week target. The morning is glassy with a clean 4 ft SW swell, period up at 17 seconds (groundswell). That long period will make it peaky and powerful, especially on the point. It's small but clean as a whistle. Combined energy is still solid (840).

Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th stay small but clean. The 9th is glassy both morning and afternoon with 4 ft and 4 ft SW swells, respectively, and energy around 739 and 606. Perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. Crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might get a few locals out, but nothing crazy.

Friday the 10th is another standout small day. Morning starts with clean conditions and a 5 ft SW swell, turning glassy again by afternoon. That's quality time on the water.

Saturday the 11th gets a bit spicy. The morning is tiny (3 ft) but clean with a strong cross-offshore wind. By the afternoon, the wind swings offshore and the swell jumps to 7 ft from the WSW with 1935 energy. It's a bit raw, but the offshore wind will make it very surfable for the experienced crew.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 12th is where it gets serious. Morning brings a 15 ft WSW swell with 7971 energy and strong offshore wind. That's big and punchy. The afternoon is even bigger: 16 ft at 14 seconds from the WSW, with 12197 combined energy. This is expert territory. If you're not a strong paddler, stay on the beach. The point should handle it best, but it'll be heaving.

Monday the 13th is the absolute standout of the whole run. Morning is a solid 12 ft SW swell with offshore wind and 6075 energy. But the afternoon? Mate, it's exceptional. 13 ft SW groundswell from the 19-second period, 11910 energy, and a moderate offshore breeze. This is the day for the big-wave chargers. It's a Monday, so crowds will be thinned out. Just make sure you've got your big gun.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th stay big and clean. Wednesday afternoon is another cracker: 15 ft SW swell with 13468 energy and gentle offshore wind. Exceptional conditions for experts again.

The swell backs off a bit through Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, with a 8 ft drop to 4 ft. Still clean, but much more manageable for the average surfer.

Saturday the 18th is a windy, messy blown-out mess. Avoid it.

Then we get another big pulse Sunday the 19th. The morning is a wind-affected 12 ft WSW swell, but the afternoon brings the goods again: 13 ft at 16 seconds from the WSW, 10777 energy, and a solid offshore wind. Another exceptional session for the hardcore crew.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 4/3mm steamer should do you fine.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Read more