Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Venice Pier. We’ve got a long stretch of small, wind-affected swell with onshore breezes, so don’t expect much to get excited about. The water is sitting at 72°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and honestly, it feels like a bath.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes on Saturday, August 15th. Early morning, we’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 393. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push, but it’s breaking on a beach break setup, so don’t expect much shape. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal call at best, and honestly, it’s not worth getting your hopes up.

The rest of the first week, right through to the 22nd, is a write-off – poor surf, tiny waves, and onshore winds. The swell stays around 1.0ft to 3ft, with the wind blowing from the SW or SSW most of the time, keeping it choppy and messy. There’s a couple of mornings with a light cross-onshore breeze, but the waves are just too small to do anything with.

If you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning of Monday, August 25th might offer a tiny window. The swell picks up slightly to 2ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 282. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s still not clean, but it’s a marginal improvement. The long period might bring a few bigger sets, but it’s going to be a struggle to get a decent ride.

The last few days of the month, around the 27th and 28th, we see a bit more energy – the afternoon of the 27th has 3ft from the SSW with a moderate energy of 320, and the morning of the 28th has 2ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds and energy at 413. Still, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is described as poor. The long period again means it’ll be tricky on the beach break, with waves breaking too straight.

Best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. If you had to pick a session, the morning of the 28th has the most energy (481) and a light onshore breeze, but it’s still small and messy. Don’t sell your board for it.

Stay patient, folks. The water’s warm, but the waves are not.

Rusty.

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