Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. Venus Bay is a consistent reef setup that really loves a good SW groundswell. The water is about 60°F, which is a hair cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing to complain about.

We’ve got a solid run starting Monday, July 6th. The swell is a clean 3ft out of the SW, with a long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s carrying a lot of energy (501). The wind is a light offshore from the ENE, so the surf is clean and lined up. It’s a friendly size for beginners, and the long period makes the paddling easy. Good conditions for a session.

Tuesday, July 7th, is the real standout. The morning has a 3ft SW swell, still a long 16-second period, and the energy is building (738). The wind is light offshore again. Then the afternoon gets even better: the swell holds at 4ft, the period stays at 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is pumping (748). This is the best window for a clean, fun session.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, the swell jumps to 5ft with a 17-second period and a massive energy reading (1658). This is getting into the expert zone. The wind is still offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s a lot of power. This is for the experienced crew only.

The surf holds through Thursday, July 9th, with a 3ft SW swell and good cross-off winds, but the magic is gone.

Friday, July 10th, the wind starts to shift. The morning is still clean, but the wind picks up, and by the afternoon, it’s a cross-on mess. The weekend is a write-off. From Saturday, July 11th, through Monday, July 13th, we’ve got strong onshore winds, rain, and a nasty, lumpy sea. The swell is big, up to 10ft, but it’s blown out and ugly. This is kite surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The middle of the week from Tuesday, July 14th, to Wednesday, July 15th, is still messy. The swell is 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are marginal at best.

We get a nice reprieve on Thursday, July 16th. The morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is strong (2002). The afternoon goes glassy with a 6ft SSW swell. This is a solid, expert-level day, and it’s the best run in the second week. It’s promising, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Friday, July 17th, and Saturday, July 18th, drop back in size, but the wind gets strong again, creating a messy cross-chop. The final days, from Sunday, July 19th, through Tuesday, July 21st, are a total loss with near-gale force winds and heavy rain. Forget it.

So, if you’re looking to score, Tuesday, July 7th is the absolute gem. The glassy afternoon with a 4ft SW groundswell and a 16-second period is about as good as it gets for a clean day at Venus Bay. For the more experienced, Thursday, July 16th is worth a look, but that’s a long way off.

Rusty.

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