Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through for Apollo Bay over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is about normal for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off Saturday the 5th of September, with the first surf arriving in the afternoon. It’s a pumping 6.9ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 1907. Wind is a fresh offshore from the WNW, so the face will be clean. This is a big one for the point, but with that size, it’s not for beginners. The period is long, so it’ll be better at the point where it can really wrap in.

Sunday the 6th is a treat. The swell drops to 4.3ft from the SW, but the period is still 14 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the West in the morning—6 mph. It’s glassy and clean. The combined energy is 899 (moderate), and the waves should be super fun. The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph. This is a standout for the weekend, especially for the intermediate crew.

Monday the 7th starts with a 7.2ft SW swell on a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore, so the line-up will be a bit lumpy. The energy is strong at 1977, but it’s not the best quality. The afternoon drops to a tiny 1.3ft, so really just a morning session.

Tuesday the 8th is back on. Morning has 3.9ft SW swell at 18 seconds with a gentle offshore wind—clean and smooth. The energy is 1268 (moderate to strong). The afternoon builds to 5.2ft with a moderate offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 1569. This is a really nice, clean groundswell that will make the point look good. Best for experienced surfers but not too heavy.

Wednesday the 9th sees a massive pulse. The swell jumps to 13.1ft in the morning, then 18ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with long periods. The afternoon energy is a staggering 27740. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is way too big for anyone but experts. The tide and wind are favorable, but the size is a beast. This is a prime window for the crew who can handle it.

Thursday the 10th, the swell is still 13.1ft in the morning from the SSW, dropping to 11.5ft in the afternoon from the SW. The wind goes offshore in the afternoon, making it clean. The energy is 8625 in the morning and 6015 in the afternoon. This is still big, powerful stuff for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 11th is excellent. The swell is a solid 7.2ft from the SW/SSW with a 14-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is around 2000. The waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a great day for the more experienced surfer looking for a big, fun day.

Saturday the 12th is a glassy gem. The swell is 6.9ft in the morning, dropping to 6.2ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 15 to 16-second period. The wind is glassy, with a slight air, making it perfect. The energy is 2190 and 1628. This is a standout for quality and cleanliness. The point will be a dream.

Sunday the 13th, the swell eases to 4.3ft and 3.9ft with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 793 and 697. Not a standout, but a clean, fun day for the mellow surfer.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. The swell is 5.6ft at 7 seconds (short period), then drops to 2.0ft with a strong offshore wind. The energy is low. The wind and tide are not cooperating. A poor day.

Tuesday the 15th is another big pulse. The swell hits 14.8ft from the WSW with a 16-second period. The morning is clean with cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon has a moderate offshore wind, making it exceptional for expert surfers. The energy is 11454 in the morning and 12445 in the afternoon. This is a massive, powerful groundswell that will be a spectacle.

Wednesday the 16th, the swell is still 13.1ft from the SW and WSW. The wind is offshore (fresh breeze in the afternoon), but the energy is 9167 and 8686. This is still huge and only for the brave.

Thursday the 17th is a wild card. The wind goes glassy in the morning with a 9.8ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is 4039. The afternoon gets a cross-shore breeze, but the morning glass is a moment of calm in the middle of all this power. That morning session is the pick for the expert.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are smaller, with

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