Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, honestly, with some real gems hidden in there if you’ve got patience and a keen eye on the wind.

We start with a small tease on Sunday 26 July morning. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW with a solid 12-second period, and a light 3 mph north breeze making it cross-offshore. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing to write home about, but you won’t need a thicker wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (333). It’s clean and there’s good surf on offer, so if you can get out early, you’ll find some fun little waves. But it’s short-lived; by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right out.

From Monday 27 July right through to the end of July, we’re staring down a lot of poor conditions. Strong winds—22 mph on Monday, 19 mph on Tuesday—and lumpy, cross-onshore chop make it a write-off. The swell sticks around, even pushing 6ft on Tuesday morning, but with that wind, it’s just a mess. Not worth the paddle.

Then things start looking up. On Thursday 30 July, we get a proper window. The morning brings a clean 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with a light 6 mph offshore wind from the ENE. Combined energy is notable at 861. The waves should have shape and the conditions will be glassy. This is a standout for the first week. It’s not huge, so it’s good for all levels, and crowds are always possible here, so just be ready to share.

Friday 31 July is a step down in size—2ft from the SW, 14-second period—but with a moderate 12 mph NNE cross-offshore breeze, it stays clean. Energy is lower (264), so it’ll be a bit slower, but if you want a quieter session, it’s an option.

Moving into the second week, Monday 3 August morning is the real highlight of this whole outlook. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, 15-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1757—strong, powerful surf. And the wind? Light ENE at 6 mph, straight offshore, making it clean as a whistle. This is excellent, but it’s for experienced surfers only. That size and period will be pushing hard, especially at a reef break like Venus Bay. The long-period groundswell will mean longer lulls between sets, which makes paddling out easier if you’re smart about it, but the waves themselves will be heavy and well-shaped.

Tuesday 4 August morning is another clean one—4ft SW, 12 seconds, 9 mph ENE offshore—very good conditions for a smaller, user-friendly wave. Less energy (591), so it’s more relaxed.

Friday 7 August morning offers another big pulse: 5ft from the SW, 15-second period, with a light 3 mph SE cross-offshore breeze. Energy is very strong at 1665. Again, this is for the more experienced crew—excellent conditions, but size and period make it a serious wave.

Overall, the best of the best are Thursday 30 July morning for a clean, manageable size, and Monday 3 August morning for the real power session. Expect a few days with no real recommendations in between, particularly late July and early August afternoons, but the consistent nature of the break means forecasts can change. For now, keep your eyes on those two mornings.

Rusty.

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