Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Venus Bay is throwing at us over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna take some patience, but there are some moments of pure magic in there.

Right now, this weekend and into the start of the week is a washout for any decent paddle. Saturday afternoon greets us with a messy 7ft SW swell, but a strong 25 mph onshore wind from the WSW is gonna chop it to bits. The combined swell energy is moderate at 788, but it’s all white water and no shape. Sunday and Monday are the same story – plenty of size, with swell hanging around the 6ft to 7ft mark and energy ramping way up into the thousands (1439, 2506), but that cross-onshore wind keeps everything lumpy and poor. Don’t even bother.

We finally get a break in the weather on Wednesday, the 15th of July. Now we’re talking. The morning sees a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is a solid 1300, but the conditions are the star – gentle offshore and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with proper lines to be had. The afternoon cleans up even more with a slight air and a cross-off breeze, though the swell drops a touch to 5ft. Thursday the 16th stays clean with smaller 3ft to 3ft surf, great for a longboard or a beginner looking for some smooth practice.

We get a bit of a pulse into Friday the 17th, with a 5ft SW groundswell and a long 16-second period, but it’s still clean with a cross-off northerly breeze. The energy sits at 1223. It’s worth a look, but it won't have the same grunt as Wednesday. Then the weekend of the 18th and 19th goes flat and ugly again.

Now, the real standout, the one you need to block out for, is Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning is an absolute gift. We’ve got 10ft of solid SSW groundswell, a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is massive at 3066. This is strictly for the experts; anything over 8ft is serious, and this is well over it. That long period and size will be breaking with serious power, but if you’ve got the skill, it’ll be the session of the month. The water temp is around 60°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must.

The following week keeps some promise. Wednesday the 22nd is clean and 5ft, good for a morning surf. Thursday the 23rd has a weirdly long 19-second period in the afternoon with a 5ft swell, but the onshore wind spoils it. Friday the 24th of July is another beauty – clean, glassy in the afternoon, with a 5ft SW groundswell and a 17-second period. Top quality for the experienced crowd.

Into the final weekend, Saturday the 25th holds 8ft of WSW swell with clean conditions in the morning – that’s a big, clean wave for the competent surfer. Then Sunday the 26th caps it off nicely with a clean 8ft WSW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is 2948, so it’s got real punch.

The first half of this forecast is a tough slog, but the second half from the 15th onward has some undeniable standouts, with Tuesday the 21st being the king of the run. Watch the wind and don’t miss that glassy window.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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