Venus Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for Venus Bay. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind, so we gotta pick our moments.

The pattern starts off mellow and builds into a real punch by the end of the first week, then gets messy before a promising window opens up in the second week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

First up, Friday morning the 31st of July. It’s a small start with a clean 3 ft SSW swell, period a touch under 14 seconds, and a light NNE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (324). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. The real gem is Friday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, flat calm, with a clean 2 ft SW swell. The energy jumps to moderate (489), and those conditions will be absolutely pristine. This is a standout window for the mellow, clean stuff.

Saturday the 1st of August picks up a bit. Morning sees a 4 ft SW swell, period a beefy 18 seconds, but that N wind is a stiff 16 mph cross-off, keeping it clean but not perfect. The energy is getting strong (769). By afternoon, the swell bumps to 4 ft, same SW direction, but the wind shifts to a cross-shore 16 mph, which creates a bit of a chop. It’s a step down in quality.

Sunday the 2nd is a write-off. The swell is 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is howling from the NNW at 22 mph, and then switching to a strong onshore WSW. The energy is strong to very strong (1155–1691), but the surface is lumpy and blown out. Not a day for a paddle.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are marginal. Monday has a 5 ft to 4 ft SW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Tuesday morning cleans up nicely with a 3 ft SW swell and a light NE offshore wind, energy moderate (431). A small but clean window.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th have some promise. Wednesday sees a 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell with a longer period (18–19 seconds) and clean cross-off winds, energy moderate to strong (694–805). But Thursday morning is the real standout for the first week: a 4 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light 3 mph offshore easterly. The energy is strong (882), and the conditions are labeled “very good.” That’s the one to circle.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are blown out again by strong N/NW winds, though the swell holds between 3 ft and 4 ft. The energy is strong (910–1358), but it’s messy. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 12th is a total loss – stormy, onshore, with huge swell up to 10 ft and energy readings over 4000. That’s big, raw, and dangerous. Not for the average surfer, and honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle.

Then we get a glimmer. Wednesday the 13th of August sees a 7 ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, energy extremely strong (3944). The wind is light, cross-shore to cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the size and period are there. It’s a marginal call, but there’s potential for the experienced crew.

The true standout of the entire forecast is Friday the 14th of August. The morning delivers a 6 ft SW swell with that long 18-second period, and best of all, a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is very strong (3278), and the conditions are called “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is the session. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s the best on offer. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Saturday the 15th of August fades back to a 4 ft SW swell with a moderate cross-off wind, energy strong (884). A decent end to the run, but not a standout.

So, to wrap it up: the best clean, small waves are Friday afternoon the 31st of July and Thursday morning the 6th of August. The big one to aim for is Friday morning the 14th of August – that’s the day.

Rusty.

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