Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and let’s be honest – the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience if you’re looking for a solid, all-day session at Venus Bay. We’ve got some windows of clean, punchy swell, but they’re brief, and there are big gaps where you’ll be better off waxing your board and waiting. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t hit until Tuesday the 8th, so the start of the period is pretty flat and forgettable.

Monday the 7th is a write-off – small 3ft SW swell with a long 13-14 second period, but the wind is messy and the wave energy is weak (286-540). Not worth your time.

Then Tuesday the 8th morning is where it gets interesting. Swell jumps to 5ft from the SW with a super long 17-second period, and combined energy is strong (1798). The wind is a light offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers only – that size and long period groundswell will be bowling and powerful. Beginners, stay out. The afternoon turns to junk with a fresh cross-onshore, so get it early.

Wednesday the 9th sees a bigger pulse – 6-6ft SW swell, period 18-19 seconds, and combined energy is very strong (2951-3955). Wind stays cross-offshore and clean all day. This is powerful, heavy surf, again for experienced crew only. It’s a standout for the period, but it’s not a beginner wave.

Thursday the 10th drops back a touch – 4-5ft SW, 16-second period, moderate energy (1216-1409). Morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Still good for experienced surfers, but not the same punch as Wednesday.

Friday the 11th morning is a real gem – 4ft from the SSW, 15-second period, with proper offshore wind from the NE. Combined energy is moderate (612), but the clean conditions make it a quality session for intermediate to experienced surfers. Afternoon turns cross-onshore and messy.

Then we hit a dry spell. Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th is poor – small swell, bad wind, and energy drops below 500. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 15th morning brings a return – 5ft SW, 15-second period, strong energy (1295), and clean with a light offshore. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 16th morning is similar – 5ft SW, 14 seconds, clean and light breeze (1071). Good, but again only for those with some experience.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are back to poor conditions – small, choppy, or onshore. Not worth it.

Saturday the 19th morning is marginal – 4ft SW, 16 seconds, gentle cross-onshore chop (1192). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, maybe a quick session.

Sunday the 20th is poor again.

Then Monday the 21st morning is a proper standout – 4ft SW, 15 seconds, offshore wind from the ENE, clean, and strong energy (1456). This is a quality session for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops off.

Finally, Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy – 5ft SW, 17 seconds, light SE wind, and glassy conditions (1349). Combined energy is strong. This is one of the best windows of the whole run – clean, long-period groundswell, and you’ll have the place to yourself if you’re early.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Best on offer: Wednesday the 9th morning with that big, clean SW groundswell, and Tuesday the 22nd morning for the glassy, long-period set waves. Both for experienced surfers only.

Rusty

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