Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Venus Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. There’s a solid run of groundswell on the horizon, and if you time it right, you’ll be rewarded.

The first real standout window is Saturday morning, 22 August. The wind is set to be clean offshore from the ENE at just 6 mph, and the swell is a solid 5 ft out of the SW with a period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (1287), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a reef break, so that long period SW groundswell will line up beautifully. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there. Keep in mind this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

Now, the real standout, the one that's got me a little fired up, is Friday morning, 28 August. We’re looking at 8 ft of SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 2161, and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful swell for this reef, and with clean offshore winds, it’s going to be a proper session. This is the best on offer. Only experts should be out there at that size, though. This one is a promise, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the charts.

Leading up to that, Thursday morning, 27 August has a 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the NW at 12 mph, which will put a bit of chop on it. It’s still a lot of energy (1707), just not as clean as the Friday.

The week after that, things get a bit messy. On Tuesday morning, 1 September, we get a glassy morning with a 3 ft SW groundswell (17 seconds). The conditions are flagged as "very good," but the swell is small. It’s a nice little window for a beginner-plus session.

Wednesday morning, 2 September also has clean offshore winds and a tiny 2 ft swell. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

There are a few days with no real recommendations, like the stretch from 24 August through to the 26th, where the wind is onshore or cross-on and the quality is poor. It’s a blank run, but it doesn’t last long before the good stuff shows up.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday the 22nd is your early call for a clean, solid session, but Friday the 28th is the one to circle on the calendar. That’s the big, clean groundswell day for experienced surfers.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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