Venice Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and we've got a loooong look at what's coming up for Venice Pier. Honestly, if you're looking for something to get truly excited about, you might need to be patient. The next sixteen days are looking pretty flat and quiet. We've got a real dry spell to start, with no real surf on offer until Wednesday the 16th, and even then it's just barely nudging into 'maybe' territory.

So, let's break this down. For the entire first week, from now through to Tuesday the 15th, it's a total write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is always on it or crossing it, so the surface is gonna be messy. The combined swell energy is all under 300, which is just limp. You'd be better off swimming than trying to catch these ankle-biters.

The first glimmer of something comes on Wednesday the 16th morning. The swell is still small at 2ft, coming from the SSW with a long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy bumps up a bit to 218, but it's still a long-period swell on a beach break, which often means it'll close out or be tough to ride. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's not absolutely trashed, but don't expect much. This isn't a standout.

Honestly, the best chances in this whole window are scattered across the mornings from Thursday the 17th through to Monday the 21st. The swell stays small, mostly between 2ft and 3ft, but the period holds up well in the 16 to 19 second range. The wind is light and onshore, which will keep things clean. The combined energy starts to climb too, hitting 341 on the Sunday the 20th morning. But here's the thing – it's still small. It's not a standout for power, just the cleanest of a poor bunch.

If I had to pick the best, I'd say Monday the 21st morning. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The combined energy is 336, and the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it'll be glassy. It's consistent enough to maybe find a few fun, slow rollers. But I'm stretching here.

After that, from Tuesday the 22nd on, it all fades back into poor surf conditions and onshore wind. The combined energy drops back under 250. The last half of the outlook is another quiet stretch. It stays small and generally messy into the 26th, with the swell barely hitting 2ft and periods fading to that 13-14 second range.

To be honest, Venice Pier is not providing any proper waves in this window. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 73°, way warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a paddle won't be freezing.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change. For now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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