Playa Venao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get straight into it for Playa Venao. We've got a bit of a slow start, but hold onto your boardies, because the second half of this forecast is firing.

Alright, looking at the next 16 days, it kicks off properly this Sunday, the 19th of July. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 85°, which is always nice. We're starting with a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the NNW and a consistent 3ft south swell rolling in. The wave energy is moderate (243), and with a 12-second period, it's got some decent push. The morning is looking good, but there's a risk of thunderstorms around, so keep an eye on the sky.

The first standout is actually Monday the 27th of July. The early session is going to be magic. We're looking at 3ft of south-southwest groundswell with a solid 19-second period, and the energy is pumping hard at 610. The wind is absolutely dead calm, glassy conditions. This is a classic sandbar setup, and it'll be handling that long period swell well. The crowd situation is "often" here, so expect a few locals out, but for waves this good, it's worth the company. The afternoon, however, gets trashed by a strong onshore breeze, so get in early.

The absolute best on offer is Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell bumps up to a clean 3ft from the south-southwest, with a 18-second period. The combined energy is a hefty 695. The wind is glassy calm in the morning, turning glassy with a slight air in the afternoon. It's going to be clean, lined up, and a joy to surf. This is a session you'll be talking about for a while. The water's still warm, and the conditions are near perfect for this break.

The rest of the week holds up well. The 29th of July has a clean 3ft swell with a cross-offshore breeze, and the 30th of July gives us another day of glassy conditions with 3ft waves. The swell starts to drop off at the beginning of August, with the wind turning onshore and making things choppy. By the 3rd of August, we're looking at a bit of a refresh with 3ft waves and glassy conditions, but it's a secondary option compared to the middle of the week.

Overall, don't waste your time on the first few days of small, ordinary waves. The real action is from the 27th of July through to the 31st. Mark your calendar for Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July – that's the gold.

Rusty.

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