Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay has on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The forecast kicks off with a clean but modest swell. We’ve got a 5ft 3in SW groundswell rolling in on Saturday morning, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, so it should be pretty clean, but it’s a bit marginal, probably tide-dependent. It’s not huge, but there’s decent energy in the water, with a combined energy reading of 1809, which is strong. For a beginner-plus spot, this is about as good as it gets for a first go. The water temp is 59°, which is about normal for the time of year, a touch cooler than average but nothing wild.

Sunday morning looks like the pick of this first stretch. The swell drops a fraction to 3ft 11in, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and we get a proper offshore breeze from the east. It won’t be big, but it’ll be clean and fun, perfect for getting a few waves without too much hassle. The energy drops back to a moderate 882, so it’s not a powerhouse, but the conditions should be sweet.

After that, things get a bit messy. The swell stays around the 3ft mark but the wind swings onshore or cross-offshore, and the quality drops right off. There’s a window on Thursday morning, the 20th, where the wind goes glassy, and there’s still a 3ft 7in SW swell with a 16-second period. That’s a real gem for a quiet surf, energy at 682, but I wouldn't bank on it being epic, just clean and user-friendly.

Then the big one comes in on Friday the 21st. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. This is where it gets serious, and the energy reading is a massive 4100. But, the wind is cross-onshore and pretty strong, so the surf is going to be chopped up and messy. It’s not one for the beginners; this is more of a “watch from the sand” kind of day. Saturday the 22nd cleans up a bit, there’s still a solid 5ft 11in SW swell, and the wind is cross-offshore, producing some excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a standout, but with that size, you need to know what you’re doing.

Next week, the real highlight looks to be Monday the 24th. The swell is back up to 5ft 11in from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NNE. It’s clean, it’s got power, and the energy is strong at 2709. This is probably the best on offer – a proper, clean groundswell with light winds. For a reef break, this long period is exactly what you want.

After that, the forecast gets messy. Strong winds and dropping swell make for poor conditions for most of the following week. There’s a brief window on the 27th with a 6ft SW swell, but it’s blown out with onshore winds. Then the 28th brings over 8ft, which is expert territory, but again, the wind is onshore and it’s just a mess. The last few days fade out to small and sloppy.

So, if you’re looking to score, your two best bets are Sunday the 16th for a clean, fun session, and Monday the 24th for the bigger, more powerful one. The Saturday the 22nd is also worth a look if you’re comfortable with the size. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, get in while the getting’s good.

Rusty out.

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