Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Venus Bay. This is a bit of a tease, to be honest. There’s a good run of surf potential, but it’s sandwiched between some flat, windy gaps. The first few days are a bit of a slow burn, but the end of the week and the first week of September are where the real magic is hiding.

The first worthwhile session is Wednesday morning, 26 August. The reef is seeing a 4ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 13 seconds and a combined energy of 405 (moderate). The cross-off wind from the NNE is a gift, keeping the surface clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky to worry about. It’s a solid beginner-plus wave, so you can get out there without the fear of getting pounded into the sand.

Thursday afternoon, 27 August, is a true standout. The swell drops to 3ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell. The energy hits 1394 (strong), which is heaps of push for the size. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the north, leaving it clean. This is a reef, so that long period won’t be a problem; it’ll wrap in nicely. Keep an eye on the tide, but this is the best wave of the first week.

Friday morning, 28 August, keeps the run going with a 5ft, 16-second swell from the southwest, energy at 1124 (strong), and another clean cross-off from the north. It’s solid, but at 5ft, it’s still fine for keen beginners. Friday afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on wind, so stick to the morning.

We’ve got a bit of a lull through the weekend. Saturday morning, 29 August, is clean with a 3ft, 14-second swell and offshore wind, but the energy is only 327 (moderate). Sunday morning, 30 August, is similar with a 2ft, 19-second groundswell (358 energy), but it’s small. Both are worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a wave.

Monday morning, 31 August, sees a bigger 5ft, 17-second swell with energy at 1932 (strong). The wind is cross-off from the NNE, so it’s clean. But the score is marginal, so check the tide. It’s a big enough wave that beginners might find it a handful.

Then it gets ugly. The first day of spring, Tuesday 1 September, is a write-off. A 25 mph cross-off wind, despite the 3ft swell, just makes it messy. Wednesday and Thursday, 2-3 September, are all onshore winds and poor conditions. The swell is there, but it’s a waste.

The next true standout is Friday morning, 4 September. A 5ft, 15-second swell from the southwest, energy a massive 1541 (strong), and a glassy, near-calm wind from the NE. This is the pick of the whole period. It’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers. The crowd profiles say “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it’s worth it.

Saturday morning, 5 September, is another beauty. 5ft, 15-second swell, energy 1459 (strong), and the wind is glassy from the NE. It’s a perfect morning for a long session. The water’s still about average temperature.

After that, the next call is Tuesday morning, 8 September. A 5ft, 17-second groundswell with energy at 1359 (strong) and a light cross-off from the ESE, leaving it clean. This is a solid, experienced surfer’s wave. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so plan for the early.

Thursday morning, 10 September, finishes the forecast with a 4ft, 16-second groundswell (1099 energy) and glassy conditions from the NE. It’s the last good one, so make it count.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday morning, 4 September, with Saturday morning, 5 September, a close second. The long-period swells at the reef will give you proper, down-the-line rides. Don’t bother with the 1st to 3rd of September, you’ll just get frustrated.

Rusty.

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