Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Venus Bay.

Right now, the surf is pretty much a write-off for a solid stretch. We’ve got a big, strong south-west swell coming in, but the wind is absolutely howling from the west and south-west, smashing it onshore. From Sunday morning (9th August) through to Wednesday afternoon (12th August), the conditions are just plain ugly – strong onshore winds and poor surf. The combined wave energy is massive, hitting 749 on Sunday morning and climbing to over 4000 by Wednesday, but it’s all just messy, blown-out lines. Nobody’s going to be having fun out there.

Things start to look a little less desperate on Thursday morning (13th August). The swell drops back to around 6ft to 6ft from the south-west, and the wind eases right off. It’s still a bit cross-onshore, and the ride is marginal, but it’s the first sign of life. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning (14th August) is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind drops to absolutely nothing – glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 5ft from the south-west, with a long, juicy 16-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1727, giving you proper power. The afternoon holds that same glassy feel with a 6ft south-west swell. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s a reef break, so heads up. It’s consistent and can get a crowd sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Saturday (15th August) is another really good day. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the east and south-east, keeping the waves clean. The swell holds steady around 5ft to 5ft from the south-west, with a 16-second period. The energy is still strong at 1809 and 1480. This is the next best window after Friday. The water temp is still about normal for the time of year.

By Sunday (16th August) the swell is dropping back to 4ft, and the wind picks up onshore again in the afternoon, so the window is mostly the morning. The following week, from Monday (17th August) onward, the surf is on the smaller side, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. There are a few clean moments, like Monday afternoon with a gentle offshore breeze and a 3ft south-west swell, and Thursday morning (20th August) with a bit of cross-off wind and a 3ft swell, but it’s not the kind of size that gets you buzzing. The energy is weak, mostly under 1000.

So, to wrap it up: sit tight through the first few days of howling wind. Friday (14th August) is your best bet – glassy, strong, long-period south-west swell, and the reef break will handle it beautifully. Saturday (15th August) is a very close second. After that, it fades out into small, inconsistent conditions for the rest of the window.

Rusty.

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