Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Venus Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the surf is not looking great. We’ve got a solid 6ft southwest groundswell with a very long 16‑second period, but the wind is a cross-on southerly, so it’s choppy and messy. The combined energy is pumping (2268), but with that wind and the fact it’s a reef setup, it’s a bit of a tease. Water temperature is 60°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing dramatic, just a touch on the chilly side.

The standout window is Wednesday, July 15. The swell drops to 5ft, still from the southwest, with a 15‑second period. But the wind goes offshore early in the morning (ENE, 9 mph), and by the afternoon, it turns glassy with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph. That’s some of the cleanest surf you’ll see in this stretch. Combined energy starts at 1425 in the morning, easing to 1106 by arvo – still plenty of grunt. The reef at Venus Bay handles a long‑period groundswell like this nicely, so expect well‑shaped lines. Crowds are possible here, but with conditions this good, you’ll want to be early.

Thursday July 16, the swell drops to 4ft in the morning, but the wind is still clean (NNE cross-off, 9 mph). The energy is moderate (994). By afternoon, the swell nudges 4ft with a 17‑second period, but the wind goes light cross‑shore, so it’s not as clean. Still a decent option if you can’t get out on Wednesday.

Friday July 17, the swell is down to 4ft, with a 16‑second period. Morning wind is a gentle cross-off, and the arvo is glassy with a 3 mph north breeze. Energy is dropping (722 to 654), but the surf is clean and should be fun for a beginner‑plus crew.

After that, the swell fades fast. Saturday July 18, we’re down to 3ft, and by Sunday we’re scraping 2ft. The wind stays cross-off, but the energy is weak (319 and below). Not much to write home about.

There’s a long gap of poor surf from July 20 through to July 24. The wind gets nasty – strong offshore breezes, then cross-on, then onshore. The swell is small and inconsistent. That’s a solid five days of not much.

Things try to pick up again on July 25, with a 3ft southwest swell and a light offshore (NE, 6 mph). Combined energy is only 273, but it’s clean. The forecast is uncertain that far out, so keep an eye on it.

July 29 Wednesday morning, we get a small 2ft swell with a 14‑second period and a light north cross-off. Energy is 279, and it’s clean. Another long‑range hope.

Best bet: get out there Wednesday July 15. That’s the one. The glassy afternoon session is about as good as it gets this run.

Rusty.

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