Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Apollo Bay has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern starts off with some clean, rideable waves on offer, then builds into some proper juice, before settling back down. There’s a real standout window later on that’s going to be worth putting a pin in.

We kick things off Tuesday July 7th. The morning is looking very inviting with a 4ft SW groundswell rolling in at a solid 17 seconds. The wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (782). Water temp feels about average for this time of year. This is good, clean surfing for the beginner-to-intermediate crew.

We then hit a patch of onshore winds from Wednesday through to the end of the week. The swell is actually building, hitting 5ft to 7ft, but that E wind puts a crumble on it. Not the best.

Now, hold on for Friday July 10th. The morning sees a clean, 4ft SW swell (15 seconds) with a cross-off breeze from the NNW. The wave energy is moderate (733). This is a solid, clean option for a Friday morning paddle.

Things go a bit wild on Saturday July 11th – strong winds blow through, dropping the wave height, so it’s a write-off.

Sunday July 12th shows the swell lifting again, hitting 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but it’s windy as anything. The afternoon has a fresh offshore, but the 8ft swell is right at that upper limit for most.

Now, the big dog arrives on Monday July 13th. We’ve got a massive 23ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The wave energy is extremely strong (29117). The wind is fresh offshore from the W. But this is just too big for Apollo Bay. It’s a pass for paddling.

The next proper highlight comes on Wednesday July 15th. The afternoon session sees a solid 7ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW. Wave energy is moderate (1888). This is a powerful, clean wave for experienced surfers.

Thursday July 16th brings a clean, 6ft SW swell in the morning with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is moderate (1083). Very good conditions for a mid-week paddle.

Towards the end of the second week, there’s a proper standout. Look at Monday July 20th. The afternoon session is a monster: a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the SW, and the wave energy is strong (11923). This is an exceptional setup for expert surfers only. It’s huge and powerful.

Tuesday July 21st also offers great waves with an 8ft SSW swell in the morning and a 7ft clean, glassy condition in the afternoon. Both sessions are for experienced surfers.

So, for the best on offer: Tuesday morning July 7th for a clean, gentle start, and definitely circle Monday afternoon July 20th for the big, clean, expert-level session.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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