Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the surf ahead for Venus Bay. We’ve got a pretty long stretch of weather to work through, so let’s get into it.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at about 60°, which is a touch under a degree cooler than what’s normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a bit of a chill in the air and water.

The 16-day window kicks off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, July 10. It’s a mixed bag to start, but Wednesday morning, July 15, stands out as the best on offer. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SW, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE – that’s the kind of combo that’ll have you grinning. The swell energy is moderate (1104), and it’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, so those waves will have some shape and power, but the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle out a bit easier. This is a reef break and it’s consistent, so you know it’ll be working. Just keep in mind, the crowds are sometimes an issue, so you might have to share the peak.

Before that, Friday morning July 10, we’ve got a 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the N at 9 mph. The water’s clean, and the combined energy is moderate (725). It’s a solid option for a beginner-plus level, but it’s not the standout.

Now, Saturday July 11 is a write-off – strong onshore winds and a messy, short-period swell. Sunday July 12 through Tuesday July 14 is all no-go, with onshore winds, big lumpy swells, and poor conditions. The energy gets high (up to 2474 on Tuesday morning), but it’s just a churned-up mess, too big for beginners and only for experts if they’re keen on a beating.

Monday July 13 and Tuesday July 14 are also poor, with strong cross-onshore winds and big, long-period swell that’s just breaking too straight for the beach.

Wednesday morning July 15 is the one to circle. After that, Thursday July 16 has a small clean 2 ft SW swell in the afternoon with a 18-second period – very long period, so it’ll be straight at the beach, but the reef might handle it. The energy is moderate (728), and the wind is light cross-off. It’s a good session for those who want a cruisy paddle.

Friday July 17 is a bit wind-affected, with a fresh breeze and only 4 ft, so it’s marginal. Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19 are poor, with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21 are also poor, with big swell (10 ft on Monday afternoon) and strong onshore winds – that’s a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s.

Wednesday July 22 through Thursday July 23 have some hope: Thursday morning July 23 we get a clean 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, a light cross-off breeze from the NNE, and moderate energy (590). It’s a good option, but not as good as that Wednesday July 15 morning.

Friday July 24 through Saturday July 25 are poor again, with strong winds and messy sea.

So, overall, the standout is Wednesday morning July 15. Get on it. The rest of the time, you’re either waiting, dealing with onshore slop, or looking at big, messy surf. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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