Venice Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

Looking at this 16-day window for Venice Breakwater, it’s a tough stretch. The first two weeks are pretty grim for paddle surfing. The main issue is that the swell is small and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, making for messy, blown-out conditions. The best we can say is that there are some scraps to be had if you’re desperate, but nothing that’ll get the heart pumping.

The first real chance of anything half-decent shows up on the morning of Wednesday, July 15th. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. The swell is tiny at 1ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell of 18 seconds, which gives it some shape. The combined energy is moderate (207). It’s an advanced spot, and with the glassy conditions, it could be a fun little session on the longboard if you’re a true local who knows the bank. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The next notable point is the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the SSW with an 11-second period. The combined energy ramps up to strong (659). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the S, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s the most size we’ve seen. This is borderline for beginners, but for an advanced crew, it might offer a few walls. The period is a bit short though, so don’t expect it to be too grunty.

Everything else in the window is either too small, onshore, or both. The swell drops off completely by July 20th, with energy levels falling to just 36. There are long gaps of nothing with no recommendations. For a spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal.

The consistent onshore wind and small, weak swell make this a more interesting setup for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Rusty.

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