Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on what’s coming up for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s going to be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The water temp is sitting at 15°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Monday afternoon, August 31st. We’ve got a 5ft groundswell from the SW with a very long 18-second period, packing serious energy (1861). The wind is a light cross-on from the WNW, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. This is a reef break, so that long period is going to make for some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s more of a warm-up than a standout.

Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off with strong winds and choppy conditions. We’ve got a dry spell right through until the morning of Wednesday, September 9th.

That morning, though, is the real deal. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Venus Bay is looking primo with a 6ft SSW groundswell, a solid 16-second period, and a clean 2263 energy reading. The wind is offshore from the ENE, and it’s gentle. That means clean, glassy faces. The water temp is still around that 15° mark. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is pushing into that more serious territory, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but the quality is there. The forecast says it’s a consistent break, but you might run into a few others out there as crowds are sometimes a thing here.

The Thursday morning, September 10th, also looks very promising. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period (very long period) and massive energy of 3175. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, keeping it clean. Again, this is for experienced folks given the size and power, but the waves are going to be proper.

Friday morning, September 11th, is another solid call. A 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean 1647 energy reading with a light cross-off breeze from the N. This is another excellent session for experienced surfers.

After that, the surf starts to taper off. The Saturday morning, September 12th, is a good option for the beginners or those wanting a smaller day. It’s a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a light cross-off wind from the N. It’s clean and the energy is low (558), so it’s a much more relaxed vibe.

The second week has a few more chances, but nothing is jumping out as a true standout. The Sunday morning, September 13th, and Monday morning, September 14th, both have 5ft and 5ft SW swells respectively with clean conditions, but they lack the punch of the earlier days. The Tuesday morning, September 15th, is a small, clean 4ft option for a mellow paddle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a bust until Wednesday, September 9th. That morning, along with the 10th and 11th, are your absolute best bets for proper, powerful, clean waves. The weekend after that is smaller but still fun if you’re keen for a session.

Rusty out.

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