Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same read in feet and Fahrenheit.

So, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that are going to light up. The swell direction is good for us, we just have to choose our moments.

The water is about 59°, which is just a touch under the usual for this time of year. Nothing to worry about, just a little fresh.

We've got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance is Friday afternoon, July 31st, but it's nothing special. Venus Bay is showing a small 2ft SW swell, with a light cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (489). The report says it's marginal, so you might want to sit it out.

Saturday the 1st of August has a bit more size, with a 4ft SW swell in the morning. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 16 mph, which will keep things tidy. The energy is much better (1171). The afternoon gets a bit messy, but the morning has potential.

Sunday the 2nd is a write-off. Onshore wind and chop. Don't bother.

Now, Tuesday the 4th of August. This is the one. The morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with a light offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is solid (989). But the real standout is the afternoon. The wind drops to glassy, the swell is a smooth 3ft, and the energy is still there (619). The report says "expect very good surf conditions." That’s your best bet in the first week. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s good for everyone.

We get a few more clean mornings on the 6th and 7th, but the wind picks up.

Then we hit a rough patch. From the 8th of August onwards, the onshore wind kicks in hard. The swell gets big, but it’s blown out. We’re talking 5ft to 8ft of messy, onshore slop. The energy gets massive (over 5000 at times), but it’s useless for a paddle. With that much wind and swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Looking way out, check the 12th of August. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW, but the period is shorter (13 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore. This is big, powerful stuff (2737 energy), but it’s a lot for a beginner and the wind will make it messy. Only for the experts.

The real long-range promise is Saturday the 15th of August. It’s a long way off, so don’t get too excited yet, but the forecast is for a 7ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind in the morning. The energy is big (2717) and the period is a long 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. It’s a point break, so that long period should wrap in beautifully. The afternoon gets even bigger, 10ft from the WSW, but the wind gets cross-onshore. Still, that morning session on the 15th is the one to keep an eye on. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out.

Rusty.

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