Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what Venus Bay has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows where it'll be worth getting wet.

Overall, the pattern starts with a fair bit of onshore wind and messy surf, but things clean up nicely mid-week and into the following week. The water temperature is sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get out comes on Wednesday morning, 26th August. The swell has dropped to a manageable 4ft from the southwest with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a reasonable groundswell, and with a light 9 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, the surface should be clean. The combined energy is moderate (411), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s a solid, fun size for the beginner-plus crew.

Friday morning, 28th August, is looking like one of the best calls of the period. The swell bumps up to a nice 5ft from the SW and a period of 16 seconds, giving it plenty of punch. The combined energy is strong at (1123) and with those gentle cross-offshore winds from the NNE, the waves are going to be clean and well-shaped. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s also a bit big for the true beginners, so be mindful of that.

Saturday morning, 29th August, is a nice little standout with clean lines thanks to a 9 mph offshore breeze from the NE. The swell is smaller at 3ft from the SW, but that long 14-second period will make for some fun, lined-up waves. It’s a good day for a longboard or a fish. The combined swell energy is weak (331), so you'll be working for it, but it will be worth it.

We then get a string of fun, clean mornings through to Monday, 31st August, with the swell holding around 4ft to 5ft, though the wind does get a bit tricky in the afternoons. The real standout, though, is Friday morning, 4th September. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, but the wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore from the NE, promising clean, peeling lines. The combined energy is moderate (701). It’s a long-range call, but it looks promising.

For the real standout of the whole outlook, I'm pointing at Sunday morning, 6th September. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds and a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is a solid 1837, which is strong. This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the run, and it’s definitely one for experienced surfers only. Beginners should give this one a miss.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions mid-second week, with strong winds making a mess of things right through to the 9th of September. The waves are there, but the wind just ruins them, making it look more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Rusty.

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