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Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay

Vic 3233
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Camping Camping
Caravan park Boat ramp Skate park Cafe Bike path Mobile Phone Coverage Parking Bus
Camping Prohibited No Parking No Dogs Allowed
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PATROLLED BEACH

Beach number: vic378
Includes beaches: Apollo Bay
State/Region: VIC - Apollo Bay
Beach name: APOLLO BAY
General Beach Hazard Rating: 6
Least hazardous: 1-3
Moderately hazardous: 4-6
Highly hazardous: 7-8
Extremely hazardous: 9-10
Hazard rating refers to physical beach and surf conditions ONLY and does not include potentially dangerous marine life.
Beach

Apollo Bay is the southernmost town on the Great Ocean Road. It is fronted by a 3 km long, east facing, relatively safe beach, which is very popular during the summer holidays. The beach is protected by its orientation, Point Bunbury and the Apollo Bay Boat Harbour seawalls. As a result of this protection, the southern end of the beach has built out tens of metres along the northern harbour wall. Shoaling of the harbour has been a continual problem since it was constructed in the 1950s, with dredging often taking place.

The beach receives waves averaging 1 m at the southern end, which slowly increase in height up the beach. The southern end is safest, with a usually continuous, attached, shallow bar and few rips. Rip size and intensity increase up the beach. The Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1952 and averages 8 rescues annually.

 

Swimming

Relatively safe along the southern end and in front of the surf lifesaving club, so it's best to stay here and between the flags. Be careful of higher waves and rips further up the beach.

 

Surfing

Usually low to moderate beach breaks of variable quality. Westerly winds blow offshore. During big swell a small right hander runs down the western Harbour Wall.

 

Fishing

Best beach fishing is up the beach where the rips are more persistent.

 

General

An attractive town and beach, offering relative safe bathing and a beach sheltered from the westerlies.

 

Carpark

Type: Formal parking area
Surface: Sealed
Spaces: 150

 

SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

Weather
Today
 
(0 km) issued at (EST)
Water
18
Issued at Thu, February 9 13:01
Swell Forecast
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • SSW
    0.9 m
  • SE
    1 m
  • S
    0.7 m
  • SSW
    0.7 m
  • SSW
    0.7 m
2 km from Apollo Bay issued at Thu, February 9 17:00 (EST)
 
Today's Tide
  • High
    6:08
    0.95m
  • Low
    12:29
    0.31m
  • High
    18:06
    0.90m
 
Geelong issued at Thu, February 9 10:00 (Local Time)
UV Index
10

Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Organisation Colours Red and Blue

Club Cap Description Red with Blue Stripes

Physical Address Collingwood, APOLLO BAY, VIC, 3233

Postal Address PO Box 11, Apollo Bay, VIC, 3233

Phone 0352376765

Email apollobayslsc@yahoo.com.au

Website www.apollobayslsc.com.au

Beach Name of location of organisation Apollo Bay

Beach Key of base location vic378

Description of Service Provider An Incident in 1952- involving a local resident Mr Arch Martin of Apollo Bay- was the start of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club. ARCH MARTIN received the Royal Humane Society Silver Medal for an heroic rescue of a swimmer 100 yards off the pier at the front beach of Apollo Bay. After this incident- Brian Mercer a Local fisherman approached Arch and suggested that with his ability he should try to form a Surf Club- to prevent this sort of disaster from happening again. So in 1952 a committee was formed made up of: Arch Martin- John Sexton (local Policeman)- Ted Block- Len Wilson (Local Chemist) and Jack Powling (Local Publican) . Arch Martin and Ted Block then became the Club`s first Bronze Instructors and the following were the 1st Apollo Bay Members to receive their Surf Bronze Medallion: Arch MARTIN Jack POWLING Len WILSON Burnie FORAN Dougie EVNS Donnie O`MEARA Errol WILLIAMS Ted BLOCK The 1st Annual General Meeting was held on the 1st September 1952- Present: J.Powling- A. Martin- J Sexton- L Wilson- B Foran- D Evans- D O`Meara- E Williams- Ford- Hathaway- T. Block. and the following were elected: Jack Powling - President Ted Blcok - Secretary The First Club House was built 1954-55 Demoilished in 1975 a new Club House was built but was destroyed by fire (Arson) in the early 80s. The building was rebuilt after a major fundraising effort. Further modifications to the current Clubhouse were made in the mid 90s. The Club is located on the Foreshore at 50 Great Ocean Road in Apollo Bay


 

Apollo Bay (Lifeguards)

Phone 03 9676 6930

*Although SLSA has tried to ensure that this information is accurate, as it has been provided by surf life saving club(s) and/or other organisations, SLSA takes no responsibility for its accuracy. Please contact the entity(s) displayed directly if you need any further information. .

Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club

29 January to 26 April
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


04 December to 19 December
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


25 December to 26 January
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm



Apollo Bay (Lifeguards)

29 December to 25 January
  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Date: Friday, February 10, 2012

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Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club

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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

APOLLO BAY Statistics July 2011 - June 2012
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Beach Totals: 1 5 87
 
Breakdown of statistics by organisation
Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Total: 1 5 87
 
Breakdowns: 1IRB 1Minor Cuts/Abrasions 87Preventions
2Fractures/Dislocation
2Other