Apollo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here at Apollo Bay. This is a beach and point setup that’s fairly exposed to the south-west, and right now, the water’s sitting at a pretty mild 59°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s not quite as chilly as it could be.

The first real go is Friday morning, July 10th. We’ve got a 4ft south-west swell, running at a very long 15 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell, with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (714). It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds can happen here, so get in early. That long period will make for some nice, walled-up lines on the point, but it might be a bit straight for the beach section. It’s a solid beginner-plus wave, though.

Friday afternoon drops off a little with a smaller 4ft, and the wind goes cross, making it a bit bumpy and marginal. Then Saturday the 11th gets blown out with a 30 km/h northerly, so don’t bother.

The big standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. We’re talking a solid 15ft south-west swell, massive energy (13,233), with a clean offshore wind. This is for experts only – way too big for beginners. The sets will be powerful and long, but the point should handle it well. It’s a top-tier call for the experienced crew.

Sunday morning the 12th offers a 7ft, with a fresh offshore, but it’s a bit sloppy with rain showers. The energy is moderate (1,381). The following Monday and Tuesday stay big – 10ft to 12ft – with fresh offshore winds, but the quality is marginal. Wednesday the 15th eases to a nice 8ft south-south-west, clean, with a light breeze. Good for experienced surfers, not for learners.

Thursday the 16th is a beauty – glassy conditions, 4ft to 5ft, very clean, but the energy is lighter (966-1056). Then Friday the 17th sees a 6ft, 16-second swell, clean, but the wind goes cross in the arvo.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions from Saturday the 18th through to Tuesday the 21st – small, messy, or blown out. Wednesday the 22nd picks up a little with a 3ft to 4ft, long period, but the wind is moderate offshore. The last real chance is Friday morning, July 24th: 5ft south-west swell, clean, with a gentle breeze. It’s a fun, smaller day for the loggers or mid-lengths. After that, it’s flat and poor.

So, the best on offer is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th for the big-wave hunters, and Friday morning, July 10th or Thursday morning, July 16th for cleaner, more manageable waves.

Rusty.

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