Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Venus Bay has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The forecast kicks off on Thursday the 23rd of July, but there’s really nothing to get excited about for the first few days. We’ve got a solid 4ft to 5ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1175 to 1649. But it’s all blown out by a strong, cross-onshore southerly breeze. The water is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a write-off for a paddle. You’d be better off looking at a kite if you’re keen to get wet.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th don’t offer much relief either. The swell drops a little, but the wind stays messy and cross-shore, keeping things choppy and marginal at best. This is a bit of a dry spell of about 4 to 5 days where the surf is either poor or just not worth the paddle out.

Now, things start to shift on Sunday the 26th of July. The swell drops right down to 3ft, but the wind turns light and cross-shore from the NNW. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s at least a little cleaner. On Monday the 27th, the wind swings around and gets fresh, so no dice there.

But hold on, because Wednesday the 29th of July brings a decent pulse of SW groundswell, pushing 6ft with a 16-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1914. It’s still cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy, but the sets will have some real power for the experienced crew.

The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Thursday the 30th of July. The morning session is looking mint. The swell is a manageable 4ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s going to put some clean lines across the reef at Venus Bay. The combined energy is moderate at 552, but with those conditions, it’ll be a great day for a beginner-plus session. It’s a consistent spot, but you might see a few others out there, so be ready to share.

Fast forward to the following week, and there’s another absolute cracker. Monday the 3rd of August. The morning looks glassy – dead calm, with a light NE breeze touching the water. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong at 1959. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing into the expert zone. The reef setup should handle that long-period groundswell really well, offering some nice, shaping walls.

Tuesday the 4th is also a good call with offshore winds and a clean 4ft SW swell. And then, the real heavy hitter shows up on Thursday the 6th of August. We’re looking at 6ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2434. The wind is offshore from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is for the strong paddlers only – that’s a powerful wave. The morning will be the pick.

The very end of the run on Friday the 7th of August has some swell, but a strong breeze coming in from the north will spoil the party, making it a messy one to finish.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, your top picks are the morning of Thursday the 30th of July and the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. The first one is a clean, fun size for everyone, and the second is a bigger, more serious wave for the crew who can handle it. Get out there.

Rusty.

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