Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The swell direction is mostly from the southwest, which is just what this reef setup likes, but the wind’s going to play games on us.

First up, this Friday morning, August 28, the swell is a solid 5 ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, and the combined energy is pumping at 1124. Conditions are clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. Probably a bit of a gamble but better than nothing. By Friday afternoon, the wind goes offshore from the NE at 6 mph, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but the period stays at 16 seconds, and the energy is still high at 1056. Conditions are clean, and for experienced surfers, this is where it’s at. That afternoon is the standout for the first week. The water is sitting at 15°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Saturday, August 29, the swell drops to 3 ft but the period is still decent. Morning has an offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is down to 327. Not a complete write-off, but you’ll be hunting for the runners.

Sunday morning, August 30, sees a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 20-second period. Energy is 437, and with the east offshore at 9 mph, it’ll be glassy. That long period might make it a bit straight for the beach, but on a reef, it could be a treat if you get the right set.

Monday, August 31, the swell builds back to 5 ft, period 19 seconds, and energy is a massive 2150. The morning has a cross-off breeze from the NE at 9 mph, so clean, but the reports call it marginal. Monday afternoon gets a light cross-on from the NW at 3 mph, still 5 ft and 18-second period, energy 1861, but it’s a little onshore.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday, September 1, through to Thursday, September 3, the wind is all over the shop—strong cross and cross-on winds from the NNW, WNW, and WSW, gusting up to 22 mph. Swell is between 2 ft and 5 ft, but the quality is poor. The energy is still there, but for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. Strong winds and messy conditions make it look more interesting for kite surfing.

Friday, September 4, offers a real gem. Morning has an offshore breeze from the east at 6 mph, swell 5 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, energy 1086. Conditions are clean and reports say excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the second standout. The afternoon gets a bit more onshore and choppy, so hit it early.

Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, are a mess again. Strong winds from the NW and W at 25 to 28 mph, with onshore cross-on conditions. The swell gets bigger, up to 10 ft on Sunday morning, but with those winds, it’s just a washing machine. Energy is huge—3159 on Sunday morning—but it’s not for paddling. Kite surfers might be having a field day.

Monday, September 7, is still poor with fresh cross-on winds and lumpy surf.

Tuesday, September 8, morning shapes up nicely. Light wind from the SE at 6 mph, cross-off, swell 4 ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, energy 857. Very good conditions on offer. That’s a bright spot.

Wednesday, September 9, morning has an offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, swell 4 ft, period 16 seconds, energy 883. Clean and very good.

Thursday, September 10, morning is another cracker. Offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, swell 4 ft from the SW, 16-second period, energy 1153. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday, September 11, morning is clean with a cross-off from the NE, 5 ft swell, 16-second period, energy 1662. But the real standout is Friday afternoon: glassy conditions, zero wind, 6 ft swell from the SW, 16-second period, energy 1920. Excellent for experienced surfers. That is the best on offer for the entire 16 days.

Saturday, September 12, morning bumps up to 7 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, energy 3400. Winds are cross-off from the north at 12 mph, so clean, but that size is only for experts. The afternoon dips slightly to 7 ft with a light onshore from the west, still big and powerful.

Overall, the best windows are Friday afternoon August 28, Friday morning September 4, and Friday afternoon September 11. The 11th afternoon is the pick of the bunch with glassy conditions and a solid SW groundswell.

Rusty out.

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