Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Venus Bay.

Venus Bay is a reef setup, consistent and good for beginners-plus, but it's exposed and pulls in swell from the SW. The water's sitting at about 60°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

First up, Monday morning the 7th of September has a bit of small, clean surf on offer. Swell's only 3ft from the SW, period a solid 13 seconds, and with a cross-off breeze, it'll be clean. Energy's low though, only 285. Not a standout, but it's something to wet the line.

The first real highlight hits on Tuesday the 8th of September, morning session. We've got a 5ft SW swell pumping in with a very long period of 17 seconds. That's groundswell territory, and with the light ESE cross-off breeze, conditions will be clean. The energy reading is strong at 1781, and the forecast says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the early run – get out there.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell bumping up to 6ft from the SW, still with that very long period around 19 seconds. The wind is a fresher SE cross-off, but it stays clean. Energy is really cranking now, hitting 3658. This is solid, powerful stuff – one for the crew with some experience under their belts. The morning is the better call.

Thursday the 10th holds similar, with 6ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, cross-off breeze keeping it tidy. Energy is still strong at 2028. Solid surfing, but we've already had the peak.

Friday the 11th of September is a treat. Morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore NE breeze. Energy's moderate at 612. But the afternoon is the real gem – glassy conditions, barely a breath of wind from the ESE, and a 3ft SW swell with that same 15-second period. It'll be clean as a whistle and super fun for all levels. This is a serious standout window.

Things drop away after that. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are poor – small, messy, not worth talking about. There's a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with only marginal options on offer.

Tuesday the 15th of September morning brings back some quality. Another 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light cross-off breeze, clean conditions, and energy at 1244. The forecast is calling it excellent for experienced surfers again. This is another strong window.

Wednesday the 16th morning has a smaller 4ft SW swell, still clean with a cross-off, but it's not the same power.

Then we get a huge spike on Monday the 21st of September. Morning has 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-off breeze, and energy at 3523. That's a big, powerful swell. The afternoon is the absolute standout of the whole outlook – 8ft SW swell with a 21-second period, light cross-off breeze, and energy absolutely hammering at 6514. This is exceptional, expert-only territory. Massive, long-period groundswell. For the experienced crew, this is the one to circle on the calendar – but it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

Crowds at Venus Bay are described as "sometimes", so you might get a few others out there with the same idea, especially on the good days.

Signing off, Rusty.

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