Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next 16 days for Venus Bay. This is a reef break that's consistent and works best on a southwest swell, with an offshore from the ENE. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber just yet.

The first window of surfable waves kicks off on Monday morning, August 31st. We’ve got a solid 5ft southwest groundswell running with a long 19-second period. That’s proper energy — the combined swell energy is reading 2171 (moderate to strong). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NE, so it’s going to be clean. This is a good, smooth start. The afternoon holds up with similar size, but the wind goes cross, so it’ll get a little bumpy.

Tuesday, September 1st, is a write-off. The wind is howling — 25 mph from the north — and the swell drops to 3ft. It’s messy and ugly. Wednesday and Thursday are also no-go thanks to strong onshore winds. The swell is there, but the wind is just ruining it.

Friday, September 4th, has a chance in the morning. We’re looking at 6ft of southwest swell, period around 15 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the north at 18 mph. The combined energy is 2032 (moderate to strong). It’s clean, but it’s a rain shower day, so you’ll be dodging drops. The afternoon turns into a lumpy mess.

Saturday, September 5th, is a bit of a tease. The morning has onshore wind, so it’s bumpy, but the afternoon has 7ft of southwest swell at 17 seconds, with a light onshore wind. The energy is 2752 (strong), but the wind direction is just wrong. It’ll be fat and lumpy.

Now, the standout. The best on offer is Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’ve got a 6ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is 2790 (strong). This is a clean, lined-up reef break. The period is long enough to get some real juice, and the offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. It’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers, and with that size, it’s definitely not for beginners. The quality is high, and it’s the best session of the outlook.

Thursday morning, September 10th, is also worth a paddle. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is light offshore from the NE, so it’ll be glassy. The energy is low (814), but for a smaller board, it’ll be fun.

After the 10th, the surf drops off. Sunday, September 13th, has a tiny 3ft swell, and the rest of the week is small and onshore. The final Tuesday, September 15th, is barely a ripple.

Overall, you’ve got a solid Monday and Wednesday next week, with Wednesday being the best. The rest is a mix of wind issues and fading swell. The 16-day window has a gap of low-quality surf from the 13th onward.

Rusty.

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