Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right off the bat, the surf here is not playing nice. We’ve got a solid southwest groundswell rolling in, but the wind is just killing it for the next couple of days. It’s a real shame because there’s plenty of energy in the water, with the combined swell energy hitting strong values like 3725 and 6380 on Monday and Wednesday, but it’s all getting chopped up and blown out. It's going to be messy out there.

Monday, August 10th is a write-off. Onshore winds and poor conditions with that 7.5ft to 6.5ft southwest swell. Not worth your time.

Tuesday, August 11th drops a bit to 3.5ft, but the wind is still all over the place, making it marginal at best.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday morning, August 13th. The wind drops right out, becoming light and cross-shore, and that 5.9ft southwest swell is still pushing through. It’s looking like a bit of a cleanup, but still a bit lumpy. The call is only a 3/10, so it's not a standout, just a sign of things to come.

Then we get the window. Friday, August 14th is the day. A 5.9ft southwest swell with an 18-second period, and the wind is absolutely dead, glassy conditions. This is the one. It's the best call of the whole run. The sets will have some serious push, and the clean face will make it feel way more powerful than the number suggests.

Saturday, August 15th is still good, with light offshore winds in the morning and a solid 5.2ft southwest swell. The period is down to 16 seconds, but it’s still holding good shape. It's a bit more inconsistent as the day goes on, but the morning session is a definite go.

After that, the swell starts to back off through Sunday and into the early part of next week. It's not big, but there are clean windows. Monday afternoon, August 17th looks fun, with 2.5ft and glass again, and Tuesday morning, August 18th has a bit more size at 3ft with a longer 18-second period, holding some of that groundswell quality.

After that, it gets pretty average. The second week looks underwhelming, with smaller surf and winds that just keep messing things up. There is a pulse of 4.9ft to 5.9ft on the 22nd and 23rd, but it’s accompanied by near-gale force winds. That’s not for surfing; that looks more interesting for the kite crew.

Honestly, your best bet is the Friday and Saturday window, particularly Friday morning, August 14th. Although, speaking of Venus Bay, this is a reef setup, and it's consistent. Just remember, the water temp is sitting around 58.8°, which is normal for this time of year. A touch cool, but you’ll be fine in a good suit.

Expect some company, as crowds here are sometimes an issue, but on a good day like that, it’s usually worth it. Just don't expect to have it to yourself.

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