Playa Venao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming down the line for Playa Venao over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely some clean windows to make the most of.

We’ve got a steady pulse of groundswell from the south-southwest running through the whole period, mostly around 2ft to 4ft, with periods ranging from 12 to 17 seconds. That long period juice means the waves will have some push and shape, especially at this sandbar setup. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick suit.

Kicking off on Wednesday the 2nd afternoon, it’s clean with light north-easterly winds and 2ft of SSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (264), so you’ll feel it out there. Not a standout, but a nice warm-up. Thursday the 3rd has a tricky morning with some risk of storms and a tiny 1ft, but the afternoon turns magic – glassy conditions, only 3 mph from the east-southeast, and 2ft of 12-second swell (303 energy). That’s a proper glass-off session if you can sneak out.

The real highlight, though, is Saturday the 5th afternoon. You’re looking at 4ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy of 669 – that’s strong stuff – and it’s glassy, with zero wind. That’s about as clean as it gets for a solid chest-high set. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell’s not too big for most, but it’s got plenty of grunt for a fun session. The break is very consistent, so the waves will keep coming, though the crowds can be often here, so expect company.

Sunday the 6th holds some clean morning surf (3ft, 15 seconds, 349 energy) with cross-off winds, but the afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore ripples. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th stay clean with offshores and glassy spells, wave heights around 3ft, energy in the 278-378 range. Wednesday the 9th morning looks good again, glassy with 2ft of 16-second swell (266 energy).

Now, the second week starts to thin out a little. From Saturday 12th onward, the energy drops off significantly, often below 200. Sunday the 13th has a tiny 1ft, and by Monday the 14th you’re looking at 2ft with a shocking 19-second period that will be straight and tricky on this beach break. After the 15th, things stay weak but clean, with glassy mornings on the 15th and 16th offering 3ft and 2ft respectively, energy in the low to mid 200s. That’s surfable but nothing special.

To be honest, there’s about a four-day lull from the 12th to the 14th where the surf is pretty ordinary, so plan around that. The best bet is still Saturday the 5th afternoon – that’s your standout.

Remember, the winds are light for most of these sessions, and the water’s warm, so even the quieter days are worth a paddle. But don’t expect fireworks every day.

Rusty.

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