Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a serious pulse of swell hitting Apollo Bay, but it’s not all clean sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag—there’s plenty of size, but the conditions are going to test your patience. Let’s walk through it.

The Next Few Days: Big but Grindy

Tuesday afternoon sees a solid 13.1ft SW swell rolling in, with a period around 14 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-offshore. It’ll be clean on the face, but it’s going to be a pushy, raw ocean out there. The combined energy is pumping at 8215—that’s strong, no doubt. You’ll want to be experienced; this isn’t a beginner’s day. The water’s sitting at 57.7°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Wednesday morning drops a bit to 9.8ft, still SW, with a longer 15-second period. The wind backs off to a 20 km/h cross-off from the SSW. Still clean, but the marginal surf forecast means you’ll be working for the good ones. The energy is still solid at 3590. Thursday morning eases to 6.2ft, but the wind swings to the WSW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. By Thursday afternoon, the wind turns proper offshore, and the waves are still around 6.2ft from the SSW. That’s when things start to feel a little more organised.

Friday to Saturday – The Pick of the First Week

Now we’re talking. Friday morning the swell holds at 6.6ft SW, with a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-off from the NW. The energy is 3445—moderate to strong. This is the standout of the early run: clean, lined-up, and with that long-period push, it’ll be hitting the point beautifully. Friday afternoon stays similar, with 6.2ft SW and a 16-second period. Still clean, still excellent.

Saturday morning drops a touch to 4.9ft but the wind is offshore at 20 km/h from the WNW. That’s crisp, clean surf. The energy is down to 758, so it’s weaker, but the quality should be there for a fun session.

Sunday – A Shift and Some Size

Sunday morning looks smaller and messy, with a 3.9ft SW and a fresh 35 km/h NW cross-off. Not great. But Sunday afternoon is a different story—the swell jumps to 11.5ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The wind is a solid 30 km/h offshore from the W. That’s a big, clean push of swell. The energy is 4584—strong. It’s going to be powerful, and with that offshore wind, the faces will be holding up. This is another standout, but it’s strictly for experienced surfers. 11.5ft is well over the 8.2ft mark, so beginners should sit this one out.

Into the Next Week – Mixed Signals

Monday is back to 5.9ft to 7.2ft, SW/SSW, with moderate winds. It’s clean-ish, but the marginal notes are there. Tuesday brings a 9.8ft SSW swell, but the wind turns onshore from the SE/E. That’s going to chop it up. The energy is still up there at 5317, but the surface won’t be pretty. Wednesday and Thursday drop off significantly to 6.2ft and then 3.3ft. The winds are light and variable, but there’s not much push.

The Second Week – A Distant Hope

Now, for the long range. Friday the 26th looks interesting—a 6.9ft SW with an 18-second period in the morning. The wind is a light 15 km/h cross-off from the NNW. That’s excellent quality—clean, long-period, and decent size. The energy is 2714. Saturday the 27th holds up with 6.2ft to 7.9ft SW/SSW, with moderate offshore winds. That’s another strong window.

After that, things fade fast. Monday the 28th has 7.9ft but with cross-shore winds, and then Tuesday and Wednesday are poor—onshore winds, choppy conditions, and dropping swell. The 30th looks like a write-off.

The Bottom Line

For Apollo Bay (Apollo Bay), the standout windows are Friday morning (18th) and Sunday afternoon (20th). Friday is the cleanest, with that long-period SW and light winds. Sunday is bigger and more powerful, but you need to know what you’re doing. The second week has a couple of promising days of the 26th and 27th, but they’re further out, so treat them as promising, not a guarantee.

Overall, there’s plenty of swell in the window, but you’ll have to pick your moments. The first few days are big and gnarly, mid-week is messy, and then the end of the week cleans up nicely. Keep an eye on that Sunday, and the long-range Friday the 26th could be a cracker.

Alright, stay safe out there, and don’t get caught inside on those

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