Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The first real shot of surf doesn’t arrive until Thursday the 10th of September. Prior to that, it’s looking pretty flat, so you’ve got a few days of quiet water before things kick off. The whole run is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few flashes of decent swell but the wind is going to be the main character here, often making things messy.

Thursday afternoon the 10th sees a 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in, with a long 16-second period. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-offshore from the east, keeping things clean, but the combined energy is solid at 1165 – that’s moderate energy. It’s a reef break and consistent, so there’ll be waves. It’s a beginner-plus spot, but with that swell size, it’s still manageable. Just be aware that it can get a little crowded here sometimes.

The standout window looks to be Friday morning the 11th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, still a long 15-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. The energy is 970 – still moderate. This is the best-looking session of the early run. The water’s a little cooler than average by half a degree, so a 3/2mm steamer is your friend.

Saturday the 12th holds 4ft SW swell, but the wind swings northerly, cross-off, and picks up to 16 mph. The swell period is very long at 17 seconds, which can make it a bit straight at times, but for a reef like this, it’s a good thing. Energy is strong at 1034. It’s still surfable, but the wind is getting a bit of a push.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. Swell drops below 3ft, wind goes cross-onshore, and the energy drops into the 300-500 range. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is interesting. The swell pops back up to 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 1505 (strong) in the morning. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. But the afternoon turns to a messy cross-shore at 16 mph, so the morning is your window.

The real highlight, though, lands on Wednesday the 16th. Morning session has 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the east at 12 mph. The energy is 1279 – strong. This is a solid, powerful groundswell that will have proper shape on the reef. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is excellent. The crowds might be around, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, things fade. Thursday the 17th has a smaller 4ft swell with light winds, but the energy is dropping. The rest of the run from the 18th through to the 24th is mostly poor, with strong winds, onshore flows, and very small or messy swell. There’s a brief flash on the 21st with a 4ft SW swell and clean offshore wind, but it’s a single morning window.

The 24th of September is a real stormy one. A massive 12ft SW swell hits, but the wind is howling cross-onshore at 28 mph. The energy is off the charts at 5201, but it’s a total mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Leave it for the pros and the foilers.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. If you can’t make that, the Friday the 11th morning is your next best. The rest is a lot of waiting and watching.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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