Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite window of clean, glassy conditions to aim for. The first few days are a little rough around the edges, but once the wind plays nice, this spot can really turn it on. The water temp is sitting right around 59°, which is only 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there – just your standard winter chill.

The standout for the whole period hands down is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a long 15 second period, giving it some real push. The energy is moderate (combined energy of 1136). But the real magic is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The wave quality is described as excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, get in the water early. It’s a reef break, exposed to the SW swell, and it’s consistent. Just be aware it can get a few people out there, so don’t expect it to be empty.

The next big one to circle on the calendar is Monday morning, the 31st of August. Another clean, offshore morning with the wind coming from the ENE at just 3 mph. Swell is 5ft from the SW, with a 17 second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1575). This is a top-tier window for experienced surfers too, with clean conditions all the way. Again, crowds are possible, so get there early.

A couple of other mornings are worth a look if you miss the main days. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, has a smaller 4ft SW swell but with clean cross-offshore winds from the NNE. It’s a lighter day, but the energy is only moderate (545), so it’ll be user-friendly. Then Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, brings a 4ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds from the SE. The energy is light (918), but the conditions are very good for a fun, easy paddle.

Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is another highlight for the more experienced crew. We’ve got 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a gentle offshore ENE breeze. The energy is solid (1545), and it’s described as excellent – just keep in mind the crowds are possible.

The middle of the week and the following days get a bit messy with onshore winds building, so the second week is a bit of a gamble. The 5th of September gets rough with strong cross-shore winds, so that’s one to skip.

Overall, focus on those two Saturday and Monday mornings. The rest is a bit of a waiting game, but it’s looking promising for a decent session if you time it right.

- Rusty

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