Apolonia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get stuck into it.

We’re looking at a long 16-day window, and I have to tell you, it’s a tough one. This is a classic case of the ocean taking a nap. We’re looking at a stretch where the surf is pretty much a no-go, so grab a coffee and let’s talk it through.

The only spot on the radar is Apolonia, a sandbar set-up that's inconsistent at the best of times. Water temp is sitting at a noticeable 81°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the dip won’t be a shock.

Looking at the 4th of July, the weekend is a write-off. Swell is small – around 3ft to 3ft – from the WNW, with a short, weak period of just 6 seconds. That combined energy is low, in the 60-90 range. To make matters worse, we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze chopping everything up. It’s just messy, poor quality stuff.

Moving into the week, from Monday the 6th through to Tuesday the 14th, it’s more of the same. Heights stay tiny, mostly under 3ft, and that swell period only creeps up to 7-8 seconds occasionally. The wind keeps swinging onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface lumpy. There’s no real energy here; the combined energy values never get high enough to get excited about. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Now, in the second week, around Wednesday the 15th of July, we see a slight tick upwards. The swell height pushes to 3ft-3ft with an 8-second period, and the combined energy finally cracks the 100 mark, sitting at 116-123. The morning has a super light cross-onshore breeze, described as 'slight air', which could clean things up a bit. The forecast calls this 'marginal', and I’d agree. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the closest to a surfable window in the whole run. The trouble is, that afternoon the wind swings onshore again.

Here’s the best I can give you: If you are desperate for a paddle, the morning of Wednesday, 15th July, at Apolonia is your best bet. It’s not perfect, but the lightest wind of the week meets the only real bump in swell energy. Expect small, weak, 3ft waves from the WNW – not a classic day, but it’s the only one worth a look. The break is inconsistent and tends to get crowded when it works, so don't expect much company out there.

Other than that, it’s a blank run. The setup is a sandbar, and with the onshore winds and low energy, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during most of this period. It’s a real bummer, but forecasts can change, and it won’t stay this way forever.

Rusty.

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